BMWSpecs for all BMW models

Along with the 2 Series and 4 Series, the BMW 3 Series leads the way with impressive fuel economy. The latest diesel 3 Series also come with mild-hybrid technology as a standard, which improves fuel economy even further.

BMW is widely recognized for its heritage of inline-six (straight-six) engines, a configuration it still uses today despite most other manufacturers converting to a V6 architecture. BMW manufactures inline-three, V10, and V12 engines in addition to the more popular inline-four and V8 configurations. There are also BMW's ix3 and ix1, which are not offered in the US or Canada.

In May 2023, the i4, iX, and i7 are the three all-electric vehicles that BMW currently provides. The X5 xDrive45e, BMW 330e, and BMW 530e, as well as the XM, are plug-in hybrids on top of that. BMW's last battery-electric sedan, the i5, has just debuted for the 2024 model year.

In addition to producing cars in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, BMW has its headquarters in Munich.

BMW was the first company in the world to implement a completely variable valve lift system in the BMW 316ti's new and groundbreaking VALVETRONIC engine.

BMW's entry-level car - called the 3 Series. Since its introduction in 1976, it has consistently been a top seller and is BMW's most iconic car.

The current BMW lineup is divided into ten categories with number and letter designations. The 2 series through the 8 series are a variety of coupe and sedan-like vehicles. Odd-numbers are more formal and historically styled, whereas even-numbers include sportier interiors and designs. High-performance, electrified, and SUV options are denoted by letter series.