A SPOTTER’S GUIDE

THE CURRENT RANGE AT A GLANCE

B3 Bring on the bi-turbo Like the D3 but with a burbly bi-turbo 3.0-litre petrol straight-six. Just as much torque as the diesel but with an extra 106bhp.

D5 S

The performance diesel The 5-series saloon with a 538lb ft diesel straight-six heart transplant. Touring is only marginally slower.

XB7

The seven-seater Regular X7 not in-your-face enough? Air dam balances out those grilles a bit.

D3 S

The 350bhp entry model The 3-series with a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel and a tug-o-war-tastic 538lb ft of torque. Pick from saloon or Touring estate versions.

XD3

The Alpina for the Alps An X3 it’s okay to like.

B5

Our car’s saloon sibling The petrol Alpina 5-series is perhaps the optimal blend of comfort, poise and pace. Deeply satisfying to drive.

B7

The low-flying private jet Alpina’s 600bhp V8 take on the 7-series limo means you’ll never again be late for a corporate takeover.