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
Name & badge guide
The first digit usually shows the series and the remaining digits indicate performance level. “i” can mean petrol injection on older badges or an electric model when placed first; “d” is diesel, “e” plug-in hybrid, xDrive all-wheel drive and M the performance division.
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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