BMW

Forget what you think you know about BMW being the "Ultimate Driving Machine" brand—those days are fading fast. The automaker has lost its way in recent years, prioritizing luxury and in-car technology versus satisfying driving characteristics and cars that communicate road feel and handling nuance to their drivers. Sure, if you look hard enough, you can find BMWs that live up to the hype—we're looking at you, 2-series and M2—but something clearly is amiss when the brand's X3 and X5 SUVs drive better than some of its cars. However, the latest 3-series has earned its way back into our good graces and currently sits atop its segment.

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2024 BMW 2-series

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$39,795

EPA MPG

26–30 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2-series may not be the prettiest sports car, but punchy powertrains and nimble handing provide plenty of fun behind the wheel. Learn More

BMW 2-series Model Years

2024 BMW 2-series Gran Coupe

7.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$39,395

EPA MPG

27–28 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 BMW 2-series Gran Coupe is an engaging sedan at an affordable price, but it falls short of the balance we expect from a modern BMW. Learn More

BMW 2-series Gran Coupe Model Years

2024 BMW 3-series

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$45,495

EPA MPGe

68–73 combined

C/D SAYS: The 3-series remains the sports sedan standard, combining an athletic chassis and luxurious cabin with an array of powerful and sophisticated powertrains. Learn More

BMW 3-series Model Years

2025 BMW 4-series

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$51,875

EPA MPG

25–28 combined

C/D SAYS: With two satisfying powertrains and European furnishings, the 2025 BMW 4-Series coupe and convertible blend luxury and performance in a fun, stylish package. Learn More

BMW 4-series Model Years

2025 BMW 4-series Gran Coupe

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$50,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 2025 BMW 4-series Gran Coupe offers buyers the usability of the 3-series sedan with the added swag of the 4-series coupe-like silhouette. Learn More

BMW 4-series Gran Coupe Model Years

2025 BMW 5-series

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$59,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 5-series has long served as BMW's middle-child sedan, offering a just-right size for buyers who can't fit a 7-series into their parking spot or their budget. Learn More

BMW 5-series Model Years

2025 BMW 7-series

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$98,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW’s flagship sedan brings the sauce with strong performance and new technology features for 2025, enhanced by superb cabin amenities and quiet comfort. Learn More

BMW 7-series Model Years

2024 BMW 8-series

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$90,395

EPA MPG

19–24 combined

C/D SAYS: With its elegantly styled coupe and convertible models, the 2024 BMW 8-series lineup mixes grand proportions with luxurious appointments. Learn More

BMW 8-series Model Years

2024 BMW 8-series Gran Coupe

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$91,795

EPA MPG

19–24 combined

C/D SAYS: Based on the 8-series coupe, the 2024 BMW 8-series Gran Coupe preserves the two-door's playful handling and roofline and adds the practicality of four doors. Learn More

BMW 8-series Gran Coupe Model Years

2026 BMW i3

Starting at

$50,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: The “Neue Klasse” 2026 BMW i3 sedan is an all-new electric sibling to the archetypal 3-series sport sedan—and a different direction for the brand's EVs. Learn More

BMW i3 Model Years

2025 BMW i4

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$54,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: With a variety of power options, decent range, and a quiet, comfortable cabin, the i4 is a purposeful sedan that just happens to be an EV. Learn More

BMW i4 Model Years

2025 BMW i5

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$68,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW's newest electric executive express is the mid-size 2025 i5 sedan, which fills the gap between the i4 and the extra-premium i7 in the automaker's EV lineup. Learn More

BMW i5 Model Years

2024 BMW i7

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$106,695

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

291–321 miles

C/D SAYS: Packed to the gills with both tech and luxury features, the 2024 BMW i7 is an EV flagship for those who insist on having every electronic choice at their fingertips. Learn More

BMW i7 Model Years

2026 BMW i8 M

Starting at

$160,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW's hybrid halo car is expected to get a second chance as the company prepares a hotter replacement in the form of the 2026 i8 M. Learn More

2024 BMW M2

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$64,195

EPA MPG

19 combined

C/D SAYS: Though it shares its bones with the regular BMW 2-series, the 2024 M2 takes that car's already impressive performance and turns the heat way up. Learn More

BMW M2 Model Years

2024 BMW M3

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$76,995

EPA MPG

18–19 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 BMW M3 lineup is even crazier this year, with a new, lighter, 543-hp CS model that improves its already mind-blowing performance. Learn More

BMW M3 Model Years

2025 BMW M4

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$80,275

EPA MPG

18–19 combined

C/D SAYS: With an intoxicating twin-turbo inline-six and a razor-sharp chassis, the BMW M4 is a muscle-bound brute in search of its soft side. Learn More

BMW M4 Model Years

2025 BMW M5

Starting at

$120,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The next-generation M5 evolves into a plug-in-hybrid asphalt eater with a rumored 735 horsepower with the possibility of offering a Touring station wagon model. Learn More

BMW M5 Model Years

2025 BMW M5 Touring

Starting at

$140,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW is bringing a challenger to the Audi RS6 Avant's doorstep in the form of the 2025 M5 Touring, a high-performance wagon with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Learn More

2024 BMW M8

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$140,795

EPA MPG

17 combined

C/D SAYS: The BMW M8 lives at the intersection where feral acceleration and tame handling meet grand touring luxury and a relatively friendly price. Learn More

BMW M8 Model Years

2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$140,795

EPA MPG

17 combined

C/D SAYS: 617 horsepower, four doors, and an acceleration force so strong, you'd think the 2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe was partially responsible for Earth's rotation. Learn More

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Model Years

2025 BMW Z4

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$55,225

EPA MPG

25–28 combined

C/D SAYS: As the fun-loving drop-top companion to the Toyota Supra, the 2025 BMW Z4 brings similar performance but with a sun-worshipping twist. Learn More

BMW Z4 Model Years

SUVs

Full-size, mid-size, compact, subcompact, and off-roaders

2025 BMW iX

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$88,425

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

288–324 miles

C/D SAYS: One of the best electric SUVs can be found in BMW's showroom right now in the 2025 iX, which offers up to 324 miles per charge and up to 610 horsepower. Learn More

BMW iX Model Years

2026 BMW iX3

Starting at

$60,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: Coming to a BMW showroom is the 2026 iX3, an electric sister ship to the next-generation gas-powered X3 SUV wearing the brand's future design language. Learn More

2024 BMW X1

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$41,495

EPA MPG

26–28 combined

C/D SAYS: BMW's entry-level SUV, the X1, has been a favorite of ours for some time thanks to its agile handling, eager nature, and practical shape. Learn More

BMW X1 Model Years

2024 BMW X2

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$42,995

EPA MPG

26–28 combined

C/D SAYS: Celebrating its second generation with more space and horsepower than before, the new 2024 BMW X2 sprinkles style onto the subcompact SUV segment. Learn More

BMW X2 Model Years

2025 BMW X3

Starting at

$48,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW’s best-selling X3 SUV gets a comprehensive refresh for 2025 but leaves its admirable core competencies undiminished. Learn More

BMW X3 Model Years

2024 BMW X3 M

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$76,495

EPA MPG

17 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 BMW X3 M's few faults pale in comparison to the raucous driving that enthusiasts will love, without losing its inherent practicality. Learn More

BMW X3 M Model Years

2024 BMW X4

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$55,995

EPA MPG

23–24 combined

C/D SAYS: The X4 serves as a stylish alternative to the more practical X3 crossover, combining sporty performance with a sleek fastback design that eats into cargo room. Learn More

BMW X4 Model Years

2024 BMW X4 M

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$80,095

EPA MPG

17 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 BMW X4 M lives up to its coupe-like styling with performance and handling that are nearly as good as the vaunted M4 sports car. Learn More

BMW X4 M Model Years

2025 BMW X5

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$66,875

EPA MPG

19–25 combined

C/D SAYS: It's not as much fun as a Porsche Cayenne nor as smooth-riding as a Genesis GV80 but the 2025 BMW X5 mid-size luxury SUV blends traits from both. Learn More

BMW X5 Model Years

2024 BMW X5 M

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$123,295

EPA MPG

15 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2024 X5 M Competition is an ultra-high-performance SUV that uses the same twin-turbo V-8 as BMW’s most powerful sedan, the M5. Learn More

BMW X5 M Model Years

2025 BMW X6

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$75,675

EPA MPG

19–24 combined

C/D SAYS: With a balanced chassis, a pair of hearty engines, and a cozy interior, the BMW X6 trades off some utility and cargo space for a stylish, sloping roofline. Learn More

BMW X6 Model Years

2024 BMW X6 M

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$128,195

EPA MPG

15 combined

C/D SAYS: BMW has enhanced the white-hot X6 M SUV for the 2024 model year with a new hybrid system, making the Competition pack standard, and giving it a visual refresh. Learn More

BMW X6 M Model Years

2025 BMW X7

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$84,675

EPA MPG

17–22 combined

C/D SAYS: With three eager powertrains, a luxurious interior, and unexpectedly agile handling, the X7 channels the traditional BMW spirit into a full-size SUV package. Learn More

BMW X7 Model Years

2025 BMW XM

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$162,000 est

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The 2025 BMW XM plug-in hybrid pairs plush furnishings with gobs of power and decent all-electric range, but it's an SUV at odds with itself. Learn More

BMW XM Model Years

EVs

EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans

2026 BMW i3

Starting at

$50,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: The “Neue Klasse” 2026 BMW i3 sedan is an all-new electric sibling to the archetypal 3-series sport sedan—and a different direction for the brand's EVs. Learn More

BMW i3 Model Years

2025 BMW i4

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$54,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: With a variety of power options, decent range, and a quiet, comfortable cabin, the i4 is a purposeful sedan that just happens to be an EV. Learn More

BMW i4 Model Years

2025 BMW i5

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$68,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: BMW's newest electric executive express is the mid-size 2025 i5 sedan, which fills the gap between the i4 and the extra-premium i7 in the automaker's EV lineup. Learn More

BMW i5 Model Years

2024 BMW i7

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$106,695

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

291–321 miles

C/D SAYS: Packed to the gills with both tech and luxury features, the 2024 BMW i7 is an EV flagship for those who insist on having every electronic choice at their fingertips. Learn More

BMW i7 Model Years

2025 BMW iX

9.5

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$88,425

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

288–324 miles

C/D SAYS: One of the best electric SUVs can be found in BMW's showroom right now in the 2025 iX, which offers up to 324 miles per charge and up to 610 horsepower. Learn More

BMW iX Model Years

2026 BMW iX3

Starting at

$60,000 est

EPA Est. Range Lightning icon

N/A

C/D SAYS: Coming to a BMW showroom is the 2026 iX3, an electric sister ship to the next-generation gas-powered X3 SUV wearing the brand's future design language. Learn More

Discontinued Mercedes-Maybach Models

These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.

2013 BMW 1-series

Starting at

N/A

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: The basic 128i is quick and relatively affordable. Learn More

2019 BMW 3-series Wagon

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

N/A

EPA MPG

27 combined

C/D SAYS: BMW's only wagon for the states comes in the form of the competent, practical, and stylish 3-series Sports Wagon. Learn More

2018 BMW 6-series

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$87,695

EPA MPG

19–23 combined

C/D SAYS: The 6-series is BMW’s largest convertible offering, embodying the spirit of elegant, open-top grand touring in a most modern fashion. Learn More

BMW 6-series Model Years

2019 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

N/A

EPA MPG

20–23 combined

C/D SAYS: With its sweeping roofline and muscular stance, the Gran Coupe disguises a pair of rear doors while retaining the sporty façade of the two-door on which it is based. Learn More

2019 BMW 6-series Gran Turismo

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

N/A

EPA MPG

23 combined

C/D SAYS: If you’re in the market for a luxury car but want something distinctive, BMW has you covered with the 6-series Gran Turismo. Learn More

2020 BMW i8

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$148,495

EPA MPGe

69 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2020 BMW i8 boasts outside-the-box styling and a plug-in powertrain that saves fuel, but it lacks the performance of more exotic sports cars. Learn More

BMW i8 Model Years

2018 BMW M6

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

N/A

EPA MPG

16 combined

C/D SAYS: Blending a tasteful yet aggressive design with extraordinary performance, the BMW M6 is a sexy beast indeed. Learn More

2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

/10

C/D RATING

Starting at

$122,195

EPA MPG

16 combined

C/D SAYS: We think the “M” in M6 stands for more; here, BMW’s four-door “coupe” comes in a performance version with a sport-tuned chassis and a 560-hp twin-turbo. Learn More