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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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Cars

Sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons

2023 BMW 2-series

Starting at $39,195

2023 BMW 2-series
8.5/10

The 2023 BMW 2-series coupe’s zesty powertrain rewards spirited driving enough to nearly make us forgive its lack of a manual transmission.

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BMW 2-series Model Years
2024 BMW 5-series

Starting at $59,000 est

2024 BMW 5-series

A new BMW 5-series is on its way for 2024 and we're hoping it provides a more fun-to-drive nature than the outgoing one, which was too soft for our taste.

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2023 BMW i4

Starting at $52,995

2023 BMW i4
10/10

Based on the gasoline 3-series, the all-electric 2023 BMW i4 sedan lineup includes both a 300-mile range luxe model and a high-performance M50 with 536 horsepower.

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2025 BMW i5

Starting at $62,000 est

2025 BMW i5

BMW’s next battery-electric sedan, dubbed the i5, will debut for the 2025 model year with as much as 650 horsepower powering the range-topping M70 trim.

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BMW i5 Model Years
2023 BMW i7

Starting at $120,295

2023 BMW i7
8.5/10

The 2023 BMW 7-series swaps gasoline for electrons and becomes the i7, the new electric version of the company’s flagship luxury sedan.

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BMW i7 Model Years
2026 BMW i8 M

Starting at $160,000 est

2026 BMW i8 M

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.

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BMW i8 M Model Years
2023 BMW M8

Starting at $136,095

2023 BMW M8
8.5/10

The 617-hp twin-turbo V-8 found in the M8 coupe and convertible moves these two-door German rockets with magnum force, and they handle the power with poise and panache.

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SUVs

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

2023 BMW iX

Starting at $85,095

2023 BMW iX
9.5/10

The 2023 BMW iX is the brand's first all-electric SUV, and it's mighty compelling with up to 290 miles of driving range with as much as 610 horsepower.

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2023 BMW X3 M

Starting at $75,395

2023 BMW X3 M
8.5/10

With seriously quick acceleration and a sports-car-like experience, the 2023 BMW X3 M promises to please the adrenaline-seeking enthusiast.

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2023 BMW X4 M

Starting at $78,895

2023 BMW X4 M
8/10

The 2023 BMW X4 M SUV is the point in the lineup at which style and performance converge, thanks to its fastback roofline and up to 503 romping, stomping horsepower.

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2023 BMW XM

Starting at $159,995

2023 BMW XM
8/10

BMW's vaunted M performance division has launched the XM SUV, a plug-in hybrid XM crossover with edgy design, 644 horsepower, and athletic moves.

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BMW XM Model Years

EVs

EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans

2023 BMW i4

Starting at $52,995

2023 BMW i4
10/10

Based on the gasoline 3-series, the all-electric 2023 BMW i4 sedan lineup includes both a 300-mile range luxe model and a high-performance M50 with 536 horsepower.

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2023 BMW i7

Starting at $120,295

2023 BMW i7
8.5/10

The 2023 BMW 7-series swaps gasoline for electrons and becomes the i7, the new electric version of the company’s flagship luxury sedan.

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BMW i7 Model Years
2023 BMW iX

Starting at $85,095

2023 BMW iX
9.5/10

The 2023 BMW iX is the brand's first all-electric SUV, and it's mighty compelling with up to 290 miles of driving range with as much as 610 horsepower.

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2023 BMW XM

Starting at $159,995

2023 BMW XM
8/10

BMW's vaunted M performance division has launched the XM SUV, a plug-in hybrid XM crossover with edgy design, 644 horsepower, and athletic moves.

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BMW XM Model Years

Discontinued Mercedes-AMG Models

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

2013 BMW 1-series

Starting at $32,425

2013 BMW 1-series

The basic 128i is quick and relatively affordable.

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BMW 1-series Model Years
2019 BMW 3-series Wagon

Starting at $45,995

2019 BMW 3-series Wagon
8/10

BMW's only wagon for the states comes in the form of the competent, practical, and stylish 3-series Sports Wagon.

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BMW 3-series Wagon Model Years
2018 BMW 6-series

Starting at $87,695

2018 BMW 6-series
9/10

The 6-series is BMW’s largest convertible offering, embodying the spirit of elegant, open-top grand touring in a most modern fashion.

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2019 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

Starting at $82,495

2019 BMW 6-series Gran Coupe
7/10

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.

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BMW 6-series Gran Coupe Model Years
2019 BMW 6-series Gran Turismo

Starting at $71,295

2019 BMW 6-series Gran Turismo
6/10

If you’re in the market for a luxury car but want something distinctive, BMW has you covered with the 6-series Gran Turismo.

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BMW 6-series Gran Turismo Model Years
2020 BMW i8

Starting at $148,495

2020 BMW i8
7/10

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.

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2018 BMW M6

Starting at $124,595

2018 BMW M6
9/10

Blending a tasteful yet aggressive design with extraordinary performance, the BMW M6 is a sexy beast indeed.

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BMW M6 Model Years
2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

Starting at $122,195

2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe
6/10

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.

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BMW M6 Gran Coupe Model Years

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