The ultimate driving machine
BMW
BMW is a global premium leader focused on driving dynamics, straight-six engines and rapidly expanding electrification through the i sub-brand. M division models sit at the performance peak.
- Country
- Germany
- Group
- BMW Group
- Founded
- 1916
- Headquarters
- Munich
Known for
- Rear-drive dynamics
- M performance
- Inline-six engines
- i electric range
Ownership & structure
BMW Group also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce.
BMW model line-up15 lines
1 Series
Seg CHatchback · Compact / Small Family
Compact premium hatchback.
2 Series
Seg CSports / GT · Compact / Small Family
Coupe, Gran Coupe and Active Tourer variants.
3 Series
Seg DSedan · Mid-size / Large Family
The benchmark compact executive sedan and Touring wagon.
4 Series
Seg DSports / GT · Mid-size / Large Family
Coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe.
5 Series
Seg ESedan · Executive / Full-size
Executive sedan, now with the electric i5.
7 Series
Seg FSedan · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Full-size luxury flagship.
8 Series
Seg FSports / GT · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Luxury coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe.
Z4
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
Two-seat roadster.
M2 / M3 / M4 / M5 / M8
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
The M division's high-performance line-up.
X1 / X2
Seg CSUV / Crossover · Compact / Small Family
Compact Sports Activity Vehicles.
X3 / X4
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Mid-size SAV and its coupe sibling.
X5 / X6
Seg ESUV / Crossover · Executive / Full-size
Large SAV and SAC with plug-in hybrid options.
X7 / XM
Seg FSUV / Crossover · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Full-size luxury SUV and the M-exclusive hybrid XM.
i4 / i5 / i7
Seg EElectric · Executive / Full-size
Electric versions of the 4, 5 and 7 Series.
iX1 / iX2 / iX3 / iX
Seg JElectric · SUV / Crossover
Electric SUV family topped by the flagship iX.
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