Our favourite engine is this six-cylinder petrol. It's serenely quiet when you want it to be, and nice and snarly when you’re pressing on. However, while it offers fractionally quicker acceleration than the 40d (0-62mph in 5.8sec) you do need to rev the engine a bit harder to access that performance.

xDrive40i MHT

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Even entry-level Excellence trim comes with plenty of luxuries, including air suspension, four-zone climate control, and heated front seats.

Even entry-level Excellence trim comes with plenty of luxuries, including air suspension, four-zone climate control, and heated front seats.

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Electrically adjustable front comfort seats

Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control

Electrically adjustable and heated aspheric folding side mirrors with auto dimming, electric fold in function, automatic parking function

Electric memory seat adjustment and memory function for driver and front passenger

Parking assistant pro including reversing assistant, PDC, lateral parking aid, reversing assist camera, parking drive off monitoring

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 is everything a big luxury SUV should be. It's supremely comfortable and quiet on the move, and its huge interior is as practical as it is sumptuous. We recommend the xDrive40i petrol engine and M Sport trim with – if you can stretch to it – the optional Ultimate Pack.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plush ride and the ability to cruise in near-silence </li> <li>Powerful and efficient engine</li> <li>Space for passengers to stretch out in the rear seats</li> <li>Exquisite materials and build quality</li> <li>Endless luxuries on the options list</li> <li>Sensible fuel and tax bills</li></ul>

If you’re in the market for a luxury car, you’ll be after a sumptuous interior, a ride that can soak up the worst of the UK’s pockmarked roads and supreme refinement that allows you to travel at speed in near-silence.

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