Researching for a vehicle purchase isn't always an easy task. We're here with our Beginner's Guide to BMW to introduce you to the BMW brand. Between BMW M, BMW M Performance, BMW i, BMW iPerformance and more, this guide will give you the information you need to find your dream car.
Most models starting with even numbers have two doors. (Coupé) 2-Series 4-Series 6-Series 8-Series
Most models starting with odd numbers have four doors. (Sedan) 1-Series 3-Series 5-Series 7-Series
BMW SERIES & MODELS
2-Series: A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet
3-Series: A four-door model available as a Sedan, Touring, or Gran Turismo
4-Series: A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet, and a four-door model available as a Gran Coupé
5-Series: A four-door Sedan
6-Series: A four-door model available as a Gran Turismo, and a two-door model available as an M6 Gran Coupé or an M6 Cabriolet
7-Series: A four-door luxury Sedan
8-Series: A two-door luxury model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet
X-Series
X1 & X2 A five-door compact crossover
X3 (M) & X4 (M) A five-door crossover
X5 (M) A five-door SAV
X6 (M) A five-door SAV with Coupé styling
X7 A five-door SAV
BMW Z
Z4 Roadster A two-door coupé convertible
BMW M: (High-Performance Vehicles)
M2 A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet
M3 A four-door Sedan
M4 A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet
M5 A four-door model available as a Sedan or an xDrive Sedan
M6 A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet, and a four-door model available as a Gran Coupé
M7 A four-door xDrive Sedan
M8 A two-door model available as a Coupé or Cabriolet
Electric: (Eco-Friendly Vehicles)
i3(s) A five-door electric city car
i8 A two-door hybrid sports car available as a Coupé or Roadster
5-Series 530e A four-door plug-in hybrid model available as a Sedan
Alpina
B6 A four-door Gran Coupé
B7 A four-door xDrive Sedan
Most models starting with even numbers have two doors. (Coupé)
Cabriolet = Convertible
SAV = Sports Activity Vehicle (X4 M)
Touring = A five-door hatchback (3-Series Touring)
Gran Turismo = SAV/Sedan combination (5-Series Gran Turismo)
Gran Coupé = A four-door version of the classic two-door car (4-Series Gran Coupé)
Trim
2-Series: Engine (248 hp) (2.0L) (4 cyl) Transmission (6-spd man/8-spd auto) City L/100 km (10-11) Highway L/100 km (7)
3-Series: Engine (248-255 hp) (2.0L) (4 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (10) Highway L/100 km (7)
4-Series: Engine (248-320 hp) (2.0-3.0L) (4-6 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (10-12) Highway L/100 km (7-8)
5-Series: Engine (180-335 hp) (2.0-3.0L) (4-6 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (10-11) Highway L/100 km (7-8)
6-Series: Engine (315-445 hp) (3.0-4.4L) (6-8 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (12-14) Highway L/100 km (8-10)
7-Series: Engine (255-523 hp) (2.0-4.4L) (4-8 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (13-14) Highway L/100 km (9-10)
8-Series: Engine (523 hp) (4.4L) (8 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (13) Highway L/100 km (9)
BMW X: Engine (248-320 hp) (2.0-3.0L) (4-6 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (10-12) Highway L/100 km (7-8)
BMW Z: Engine (382 hp) (3.0L) (6 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km - Highway L/100 km –
BMW M: Engine (405-523 hp) (3.0-4.4L) (6-8 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto/man) City L/100 km (13) Highway L/100 km (9-10)
Electric: Engine (170-228 hp) (0.0-1.5L) (0-3 cyl) Transmission (1-spd auto/6-spd auto) City L/100 km (2-27) Highway L/100 km (2-27)
ALPINA: Engine (600-608 hp) (4.4L) (8 cyl) Transmission (8-spd auto) City L/100 km (14) Highway L/100 km (10)