List of BMW vehicles

Last updated November 21, 2024

The following is a list of BMW automobiles and motorcycles, ordered by year of introduction.

Current production models

Model		Calendar year introduced	Current model		Vehicle description
Model		Calendar year introduced	Introduction	Update/facelift	Vehicle description
	1 Series	2004	2024	–	C-segment/Subcompact executive hatchback.
	2 Series	2014	2021	2024	C-segment/Subcompact executive coupé
	2 Series Gran Coupé	2020	2024	–	C-segment/Subcompact executive fastback sedan.
	2 Series Active Tourer	2014	2021	–	Two-row compact MPV.
	3 Series	1975	2018	2022	D-segment/compact executive sedan and wagon.
	4 Series	2014	2020	2024	D-segment/compact executive coupé, convertible and liftback.
	5 Series	1972	2023	–	E-segment/executive sedan and wagon.
	7 Series	1977	2022	Est. 2026	F-segment/full-size luxury sedan.
	8 Series	1990	2018	2022	Grand tourer coupé and convertible & E-segment/executive fastback sedan
	X1	2009	2022	Est. 2024	C-segment/subcompact luxury crossover SUV.
	X2	2018	2023	–	C-segment/subcompact luxury crossover coupé SUV.
	X3	2003	2024	-	D-segment/compact luxury crossover SUV
	X4	2014	2018	2021	D-segment/compact luxury crossover coupé SUV
	X5	1999	2019	2023	E-segment/mid-size luxury crossover SUV.
	X6	2008	2020	2023	E-segment/mid-size luxury crossover coupé SUV.
	X7	2018	2018	2022	F-segment/full-size luxury SUV.
	XM	2022	2022	–	Plug-in Hybrid F-segment/full-size luxury crossover SUV.
	Z4	2003	2018	2022	Two-seat roadster part of the Z line of sports cars
	i3 (G28)	2022	2022	–	China only D-segment/compact executive electric sedan.
	i4	2021	2021	–	D-segment/compact executive electric liftback.
	i5	2023	2023	–	E-segment/executive electric sedan and wagon.
	i7	2022	2022	–	F-segment/full-size electric luxury sedan.
	iX1	2022	2022	–	C-segment/subcompact electric luxury crossover SUV
	iX2	2023	2023	–	C-segment/subcompact electric luxury crossover coupé SUV
	iX3	2020	2020	2021	D-segment/compact electric luxury crossover SUV
	iX	2021	2021	Est. 2025	E-segment/mid-size electric luxury crossover SUV.

Discontinued vehicles

2007 BMW X5 2007-BMW-X5.jpg — 2007 BMW X5

Production cars
Model series	Years	Vehicle class
3/15	1927–1932	Economy car
3/20 PS	1932–1934	Compact car
303	1933–1937	Compact car
328	1936–1940	Roadster
326	1936–1941	Mid-size luxury car
327	1937–1941	Grand tourer
320	1937–1938	Mid-size luxury car
321	1938–1941	Mid-size luxury car
335	1939–1941	Full-size luxury car
321	1945–1950	Mid-size luxury car
326	1945–1946	Mid-size luxury car
327	1946–1955	Grand tourer
340	1949–1955	Full-size luxury car
501	1952–1962	Mid-size luxury car
Isetta	1953–1962	Microcar
503	1956–1959	Grand tourer
507	1956–1959	Roadster
700	1959–1965	Compact car
3200 CS	1962–1965	Grand tourer
New Class (sedans)	1962–1972	Mid-size luxury car
New Class (coupés)	1965–1969	Grand tourer
02 Series	1966–1977	Compact executive car
New Six coupés (E9)	1968–1975	Grand tourer
New Six sedans (E3)	1968–1977	Full-size luxury car
5 Series (E12)	1972–1981	Mid-size luxury car
3 Series (E21)	1975–1983	Compact executive car
6 Series (E24)	1976–1989	Grand tourer
7 Series (E23)	1977–1987	Full-size luxury car
M1	1978–1981	Sports car
5 Series (E28)	1981–1988	Mid-size luxury car
3 Series (E30)	1982–1994	Compact executive car
7 Series (E32)	1986–1994	Full-size luxury car
5 Series (E34)	1987–1996	Mid-size luxury car
Z1	1989–1991	Roadster
8 Series (E31)	1989–1999	Grand tourer
3 Series (E36)	1990–2000	Compact executive car
7 Series (E38)	1994–2001	Full-size luxury car
Z3	1995–2002	Roadster and coupé
5 Series (E39)	1995–2003	Mid-size luxury car
3 Series (E46)	1998–2006	Compact executive car
X5 (E53)	1999–2006	Mid-size luxury SUV
Z8	2000–2003	Roadster
7 Series (E65/E66)	2001–2008	Full-size luxury car
Z4 (E85/E86)	2002–2008	Roadster, coupé
5 Series (E60/E61)	2003–2010	Mid-size luxury car
6 Series (E63/E64)	2003–2010	Grand tourer
X3 (E83)	2003–2010	Compact luxury SUV
1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)	2004–2013	Hatchback, coupé, convertible
3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93)	2005–2013	Compact executive car
X5 (E70)	2006–2013	Mid-size luxury SUV
X6 (E71)	2008–2014	Mid-size luxury SUV
7 Series (F01/F02)	2008–2015	Full-size luxury car
Z4 (E89)	2009–2016	Roadster
X1 (E84)	2009–2015	Sub-compact luxury SUV
5 Series (F07/F10/F11)	2010–2017	Mid-size luxury car
6 Series (F06/F12/F13)	2011–2018	Grand tourer
X3 (F25)	2011–2017	Compact luxury SUV
1 Series (F20/F21)	2011–2019	Subcompact car
3 Series (F30/F31/F34)	2011–2020	Compact executive car
i3	2013–2022	Subcompact car (electric)
4 Series (F32/F33/F36)	2013–2020	Compact executive car
2 Series (F22/F23)	2013–2021	Subcompact car
X5 (F15)	2013–2018	Mid-size luxury SUV
2 Series (F45/F46)	2014–2021	Subcompact MPV
i8	2014–2020	Sports car (hybrid)
X4 (F26)	2014–2018	Compact luxury SUV
X6 (F16)	2014–2019	Mid-size luxury SUV
X1 (F48)	2015–2022	Compact luxury SUV
7 Series (G11/G12)	2015–2022	Full-size luxury car
5 Series (G30/G31)	2016–2023	Mid-size luxury car
1 Series (F52)	2017–2024	Subcompact executive car
6 Series (G32)	2017–2023	Grand tourer
X3 (G01)	2017–2024	Compact luxury SUV
X2 (F39)	2018–2023	Compact luxury SUV
1 Series (F40)	2019–2024	Subcompact car
2 Series (F44)	2020–2024	Subcompact car

Motorcycles

BMW Motorrad has produced motorcycles bearing the BMW name since the introduction of the BMW R32 in 1923. Prior to that date it produced engines for other manufacturers' motorcycles.

Present day

Nomenclature

Three digit model names

Beginning with the 1972 E12 5 Series, most BMW automobiles (except for the i Series, X Series and Z Series) have used a model name consisting of three numbers, usually followed by one or two letters.

In this naming system:

The first number represents the model series^[1]
The last two digits represent the engine displacement in deciliters (liters multiplied by 10).^[2]
The letters provide additional information on the model variant.

Using the examples of the 318is, 125d and 760Li model names:

318is means a 3 Series with a 1.8 litre engine, with the "i" meaning a fuel-injected petrol engine and the "s" meaning that sport options are fitted.
125d means a 1 Series with a Twin Turbocharged 2.0 Litre engine, with the "d" meaning a diesel engine.
760Li means a 7 Series with a 6.0 litre, with the "L" meaning a long-wheelbase model and the "i" meaning a fuel-injected petrol engine.

In Germany the model series are referred to by their German pronunciation: Einser ("One-er") for the 1 Series, Dreier ("Three-er") for the 3 Series, Fünfer ("Five-er") for the 5 Series, Sechser ("Six-er") for the 6 Series and Siebener ("Seven-er") for the 7 Series. These are not actually slang, but are the normal way that such letters and numbers are pronounced in German.^[3]

Exceptions

There are various models where the engine size is not as implied by the last two digits, such as when a turbocharged engine is used. For example:

From 1976 to 1986, various models using a 3.2 litre version of the M30 engine were named 533i, 633i, etc.
Similarly, from 1987 to 1992, the models using a 3.4 litre version of the M30 engine were named 535i, 635i, etc.
The 1982 to 1987 models using a 2.7 litre version of the M20 were called the 325e and 525e (528e in the United States).
The 1980 to 1983 European 745i models used a turbocharged 3.2–3.4 litre engine.
From 1994 to 1999, models using the 5.4 litre M73 engine were named 750i and 850Ci.
Similarly, from 1996 to 1999, models using a 4.4 litre version of the M62 engine were named 540i, 740i and 840Ci. From 2001 to 2007, the situation was reversed, because models using a 4.4 litre version of the N62 engine were named 545i, 645i and 745i. Models using a 4.8 litre version of the N62 engine were named 550i, 650i and 750i.
From 1996 to 2001, the 318i model used a 1.9 litre version of the M44 engine. Then from 2001, the 318i model used 2.0 litre engines. Since 2015, the 318i model has used a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine.
Since 1995, various models using a 2.5 litre six-cylinder engine have been named 323i and 523i. For the E36, E46 and E39, this was due to the previous 325i/525i models being higher in the model range than the new models, therefore a lower number was used to indicate to customers that it was not a highly equipped model.
Similarly, from 2007 to 2013, various models using a detuned 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine have been named 125i, 128i, 325i and 528i.
Also, several diesel models using a 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine during this time were named 325d, 525d, etc.
The increasing use of turbochargers has resulted in the model name no longer representing the engine displacement.^[4] This began in 2006, when the N54 3.0 litre turbo petrol engine was introduced in the E90 335i model. More recent examples are a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine being used in the 116i and 318i models, and a 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine being used in the 540d and 750d models.

Even for non-turbo engines, the number of cylinders cannot be determined from the model name. For example, the 1987–1991 530i uses a six-cylinder engine, the 1992–1996 530i uses a V8 engine and the 2000–2016 530i uses a six-cylinder engine (to add to the confusion, just prior to the 1992 V8 530i being introduced, the 535i model used a six-cylinder engine).

Letters

The meaning of letters can change between models. The most commonly used letters are:

d = diesel engine
i = fuel-injected petrol engine^[5]
L = long wheelbase – sometimes the L is the first letter (e.g. 750Li), and sometimes it is the last letter (e.g. 750iL).
td = turbodiesel
x / xDrive = all-wheel drive – sometimes the x is the first letter (e.g. 325xi), and sometimes it is the last letter (e.g. 325ix)

Other letters include:

C = coupé/convertible (only used on E24, E46 and E63 models)
e = eta (from the Greek letter 'η') a model tuned for fuel efficiency, or PHEV versions for later models (E30 325e, G30 530e, G11 740e)
s/S = sport, this can represent either upgraded interior/cosmetic options or increased engine power depending on the model.
T = Touring (wagon/estate)
t = hatchback (only used on some 3 Series Compact models)

X Series and Z Series

Until 2009, the model name for X Series and Z Series vehicles was:

The engine size in litres
Followed by an "i" for petrol engines or a "d" for diesel engines

Examples of this naming convention are "X5 3.0d" and "Z3 1.8i".^[6] Sometimes an "s" was added after the engine size for higher performance models (for example, "Z4 3.0si" and "X5 4.8is").

Since 2009, a revised model naming system has been used.^[7] The model names are as follows:

"sDrive" for rear-wheel drive or "xDrive" for all-wheel drive.^[8]
Then the nominal engine size in litres divided by 10 (e.g. "25" for a 2.5 litre engine), although many of the anomalies described above also apply here.
Lastly, "i" for petrol engines or "d" for diesel engines.

Examples of this naming convention are "X3 xDrive28d" and "Z4 sDrive30i". Sometimes an "s" was added at the end for higher performance models (for example, "Z4 sDrive 35is").

BMW M models of X Series and Z Series models typically just have the model name "M" (e.g. X6 M, Z4 M). "M Performance" models have the letter "M" inserted after the series, followed by the rest of the naming convention for the non-M models (e.g. X6 M50d).

BMW M logo, used as a badge on M models

M Models

An "M' – for Motorsport – identifies the vehicle as a high-performance model of a particular series (e.g. M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, etc.).^[9] For example, the M8 is the highest performing vehicle in the 8 Series lineup.

Motorcycles

Concept vehicles

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The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon. A 5-door fastback was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal G-code designation since 2017. Previously, a F-code designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an E-code designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other.

The BMW E34 is the third generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was produced from 2 November 1987, until 1996. Initially launched as a saloon in January 1988, the E34 also saw a "Touring" station wagon (estate) body style added in September 1992, a first for the 5 Series. BMW replaced the E34 with the E39 5 Series in December 1995, although E34 Touring models remained in production until June 1996.

The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door coupe and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon and wagon/estate body styles. It was powered by four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel engines, the latter a first for the 3 Series. The E30 325iX model was the first BMW to have all-wheel drive.

The third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars is designated under the model code E36, and was produced by the German automaker BMW from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door saloon body style, followed by the coupé, convertible, wagon ("Touring"), and eventually hatchback ("Compact").

BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures performance cars.

The BMW X3 is an SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. Now in its fourth generation, BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles.

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG is an automobile manufacturing company based in Buchloe, in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany that develops and sells high-performance versions of BMW cars. Alpina works closely with BMW and their processes are integrated into BMW's production lines, and is recognized by the German Ministry of Transport as an automobile manufacturer, in contrast to other performance specialists, which are aftermarket tuners. The Alpina B7 is produced at the same assembly line in Dingolfing, Germany, as BMW's own 7 Series. The B7's twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 is assembled by hand at Alpina's facility in Buchloe, Germany, before being shipped to BMW for installation, and the assembled vehicle is then sent back to Alpina for finishing touches.

6HP is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its 6-speed automatic transmission models for longitudinal engine applications, designed and built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken. Released as the 6HP 26 in 2000, it was the first 6-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Other variations of the first generation 6HP in addition to the 6HP 26, were 6HP19, and 6HP 32 having lower and higher torque capacity, respectively. In 2007, the second generation of the 6HP series was introduced, with models 6HP 21 and 6HP 28. A 6HP 34 was planned, but never went into production.

The BMW N54 is a twin-turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that was produced from 2006 to 2016. It is BMW's first mass-produced turbocharged petrol engine and BMW's first turbocharged petrol engine since the limited-production BMW M106 was discontinued in 1986. The N54 debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show and was launched in the 335i model of the E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series range.

The BMW N46 is a naturally aspirated inline-four piston engines which replaced the BMW N42 and was produced from 2004 to 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW N52</span> Straight-6 DOHC piston engine

The BMW N52 is a naturally aspirated straight-6 petrol engine which was produced from 2004 to 2015. The N52 replaced the BMW M54 and debuted on the E90 3 Series and E63 6 Series.

The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series consists of the BMW F01 and BMW F02 full-size luxury sedans. The F01/F02 generation was produced by BMW from 2008 to 2015 and is often collectively referred to as the F01.

The BMW N63 is a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 engine which has been in production from 2008 to present. The N63 is the world's first production car engine to use a "hot-vee" layout, with the turbochargers located inside the "V" of the engine. It is also BMW's first turbocharged petrol V8 engine. The engine has been widely noted for its mechanical issues, undergoing several recalls.

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW F30, BMW F31 and BMW F34 compact executive cars. The F30/F31/F34 generation was produced from October 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F30.

BMW Marine GmbH was BMW's marine engine division. BMW's interest in marine engines dated back to 1913; they began making marine engines in 1919 after World War I.

The BMW N20 is a 1.6 and 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder DOHC petrol engine with variable valve lift and variable valve timing which replaced the N53 and was produced from 2011 to 2017 by BMW. Although the N20 is a four-cylinder engine, it is considered a replacement for the naturally aspirated six-cylinder N52/N53 because it powers equivalent models, producing similar horsepower to the N52/N53 with greater low-rpm torque and better efficiency.

The BMW B48 is a turbocharged inline-four petrol engine which replaced the BMW N20 and has been in production since 2014. It was first used in the F56 Mini Hatch and has been used in BMW applications since 2015.

The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series consists of the BMW G11 and BMW G12 luxury saloons. The G11/G12 generation was produced by BMW from 2015 to 2022, and is often collectively referred to as the G11.

The BMW B58 is a turbocharged straight-six engine, which began production in 2015. The B58 replaced the N55 and was launched in the F30 340i.

The BMW B57 is a turbo-diesel straight-six engine, produced by BMW since 2015.

References

↑ "BMW nomenclature and naming system explained". www.crankit.in. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
↑ "BMW Canada website". www.bmw.ca. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
↑ Schmitt, Peter A (2004). Langenscheidt Fachwörterbuch Technik und Angewandte Wissenschaften: Englisch – Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch (2nd ed.). Langenscheidt Fachverlag. ISBN 978-3-86117-233-8.
↑ "A Case For BMW's New Naming Scheme". www.kinja.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
↑ "BMW models naming convention". www.bmwblog.com. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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↑ "X3 F25 model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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[1] "BMW nomenclature and naming system explained". www.crankit.in. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[2] "BMW Canada website". www.bmw.ca. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[3] Schmitt, Peter A (2004). Langenscheidt Fachwörterbuch Technik und Angewandte Wissenschaften: Englisch – Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch (2nd ed.). Langenscheidt Fachverlag. ISBN 978-3-86117-233-8.

[4] "A Case For BMW's New Naming Scheme". www.kinja.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[5] "BMW models naming convention". www.bmwblog.com. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[6] "X3 E83 LCI model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[7] "X3 F25 model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[8] "FAQ from the recent BMW Press Conference". www.bmwblog.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

[9] "Understanding BMW naming conventions". www.cartelligent.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.

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List of BMW vehicles

Contents

Current production models

Discontinued vehicles

Motorcycles

Present day

Nomenclature

Three digit model names

Exceptions

Letters

X Series and Z Series

M Models

Motorcycles

Concept vehicles

See also

Related Research Articles

References