Brand guide*

BMW lineup.

BMW builds rear- and all-wheel-drive luxury cars and SUVs, with an M performance version of most of them. The lineup runs from the 2 Series coupe to the three-row X7, with electric range in the i4, i5, i7, and iX. Every new BMW includes 3 years of complimentary factory maintenance.

By The Model Black · Updated October 7, 2026

Every new BMW carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, plus BMW Ultimate Care: complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 3 years / 36,000 miles.

Sedans & coupes.

BMW 2 Series compact coupe / gran coupe

BMW 2 Series

Compact Coupe / Gran Coupe
Starting MSRP $40,000*23-29 mpg4-5 seats241-473 hp

The entry point to the BMW lineup: the rear-drive coupe drives like the classic small BMWs, and the M2 is a full M car for the price of a mid-trim SUV.

228 Gran CoupeThe four-door entry point: 241 hp, standard all-wheel drive, curved display, low-$40Ks pricing.
230i CoupeThe classic formula: 255 hp turbo four, rear-wheel drive, two doors, tidy footprint.
M240i xDriveThe mid trim: 382 hp inline-six, all-wheel drive, mid-4-second 0-60 for far less than an M car.
M2The full M experience: 473 hp, available 6-speed manual, rear drive only.
The full 2 Series guide, with a payment calculator
BMW 3 Series compact sport sedan

BMW 3 Series

Compact Sport Sedan
Starting MSRP $48,000*26-31 mpg5 seats255-523 hp

The sedan every other sport sedan is measured against, for five decades running. From efficient commuter to 523 hp M3, the spread is enormous.

330i255 hp turbo four, sharp chassis, curved display, xDrive AWD available.
M340iThe M-lite: 386 hp inline-six with mild hybrid assist, 4.1-second 0-60, adaptive M suspension.
M3The legend: 473 hp with the 6-speed manual, or 503-523 hp Competition with xDrive. A track car with four doors.
The full 3 Series guide, with a payment calculator
BMW 4 Series luxury coupe / convertible / gran coupe

BMW 4 Series

Luxury Coupe / Convertible / Gran Coupe
Starting MSRP $51,200*25-29 mpg4-5 seats255-523 hp

The 3 Series in a sleeker suit: coupe, convertible, and the practical Gran Coupe hatchback, topped by the M4.

430iThe style play: 255 hp, coupe or Gran Coupe, convertible available, xDrive optional.
M440i386 hp inline-six punch in all three body styles. Quick, refined, everyday-usable.
M4473-523 hp, manual available on the base coupe, Competition xDrive for maximum pace. The two-door M3.
The full 4 Series guide, with a payment calculator
BMW 5 Series midsize luxury sedan

BMW 5 Series

Midsize Luxury Sedan
Starting MSRP $60,500*26-29 mpg5 seats255-717 hp

The executive-class BMW, all-new generation: quiet, tech-rich, and still the driver's choice in its class. The electric i5 shares this body if you want zero gas.

530iThe core spec: 255 hp with mild hybrid assist, huge curved display, highway assist tech.
540i xDrive375 hp inline-six and standard AWD: steady pace with real efficiency.
M5The plug-in hybrid super sedan: 717 hp combined V8 hybrid, AWD, low-3-second 0-60. Also available as a Touring wagon.
The full 5 Series guide, with a payment calculator
BMW 7 Series full-size luxury flagship

BMW 7 Series

Full-Size Luxury Flagship
Starting MSRP $99,800*20-26 mpg5 seats375-536 hp

BMW's S-Class rival: theater screen in the back, automatic doors, and a cabin that makes the price make sense. The electric i7 is the same car without the engine.

740iThe entry flagship: 375 hp inline-six, executive lounge rear seating available, 31-inch rear theater screen optional.
760i xDrive536 hp V8 with AWD: the full traditional-flagship experience.
M760e xDriveThe plug-in hybrid option: 536 hp combined, around 25 miles of electric-only driving for silent city cruising.
The full 7 Series guide, with a payment calculator

SUVs.

BMW X1 subcompact luxury suv

BMW X1

Subcompact Luxury SUV
Starting MSRP $43,200*26-28 mpg5 seats241-312 hp

The entry BMW SUV. Standard AWD, punchy engines, real BMW cabin.

xDrive28i241 hp, standard AWD, curved display, surprising cargo room for the footprint.
M35iThe pocket rocket: 312 hp, M sport brakes and suspension, quad exhaust tips.
The full X1 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW X2 subcompact coupe suv

BMW X2

Subcompact Coupe SUV
Starting MSRP $44,700*25-28 mpg5 seats241-312 hp

The X1's rakish sibling: same mechanicals, sloped roofline, more attitude.

xDrive28i241 hp and standard AWD wrapped in the coupe-SUV body.
M35i312 hp with M chassis tuning: the sportiest small BMW SUV.
The full X2 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW X3 compact luxury suv

BMW X3

Compact Luxury SUV
Starting MSRP $51,300*25-29 mpg5 seats255-393 hp

Fully redesigned: bigger, quieter, and more efficient, with mild hybrid power across the board.

30 xDrive255 hp turbo four with 48-volt assist, standard AWD, all-new cabin with curved display.
M50 xDriveThe hot one: 393 hp inline-six, adaptive M suspension, 4.4-second 0-60. The M3 of SUVs without the M price.
The full X3 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW X5 midsize luxury suv

BMW X5

Midsize Luxury SUV
Starting MSRP $68,300*21-27 mpg5-7 seats375-617 hpTows 7,200 lbs

The SUV that invented the sports activity vehicle idea, and still in the lineup: strong engines, real towing, and a plug-in hybrid with genuine electric range.

sDrive40iThe rear-drive value entry: 375 hp inline-six with mild hybrid assist.
xDrive40iSame 375 hp six with AWD.
xDrive50eThe plug-in hybrid: 483 hp combined and roughly 40 miles of electric-only range for gas-free commuting.
M60i523 hp V8: near-M pace with full luxury spec.
X5 M CompetitionThe flagship: 617 hp hybrid-assisted V8, track-capable chassis, 3.7-second 0-60.
The full X5 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW X6 midsize coupe suv

BMW X6

Midsize Coupe SUV
Starting MSRP $77,300*21-25 mpg5 seats375-617 hpTows 7,200 lbs

The X5 with a fastback roof: same power, more presence, a bit less cargo. You buy it for the look.

xDrive40i375 hp inline-six, standard AWD.
M60i523 hp V8 with M sport differential.
X6 M Competition617 hp of coupe-SUV excess. A 617 hp SUV that runs to 60 in the low three seconds.
The full X6 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW X7 full-size 3-row luxury suv

BMW X7

Full-Size 3-Row Luxury SUV
Starting MSRP $87,500*20-24 mpg6-7 seats375-523 hpTows 7,500 lbs

BMW's biggest SUV: three real rows, first-class cabin, and it still hustles like a BMW.

xDrive40i375 hp inline-six, standard AWD and air suspension, seating for up to seven.
M60i523 hp V8: the fast way to move the whole family.
Alpina XB7The hand-finished flagship: 630 hp Alpina-built V8, bespoke cabin, 180 mph family hauler.
The full X7 guide, with a payment calculator

Electric.

BMW i4 electric gran coupe

BMW i4

Electric Gran Coupe
Starting MSRP $57,900*up to ~318 mi range5 seats335-536 hp

The electric 4 Series Gran Coupe: normal BMW looks, hatchback practicality, and up to roughly 318 miles of range.

eDrive40The range champion: 335 hp, rear-wheel drive, around 300 miles on a charge.
xDrive40Dual-motor AWD version of the 40: all-weather confidence with minimal range penalty.
M50536 hp dual-motor: 3.7-second 0-60, and BMW's first electric M-badged car, per BMW.
The full i4 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW i5 electric midsize sedan

BMW i5

Electric Midsize Sedan
Starting MSRP $67,100*up to ~320 mi range5 seats335-593 hp

The electric 5 Series: identical cabin and comfort to the gas car, up to roughly 320 miles of range, also available as a Touring wagon.

eDrive40335 hp single motor with the longest range of the line.
xDrive40Dual-motor AWD: the sensible all-season pick.
M60 xDrive593 hp electric muscle: 3.7-second 0-60 in a full luxury sedan.
The full i5 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW i7 electric flagship sedan

BMW i7

Electric Flagship Sedan
Starting MSRP $106,200*up to ~321 mi range5 seats449-650 hp

The 7 Series without the engine: silent, theater-screen luxury with up to roughly 321 miles of range.

eDrive50449 hp rear-drive entry with maximum range.
xDrive60536 hp dual-motor AWD: the volume flagship spec.
M70 xDrive650 hp: BMW's highest published electric output, per BMW, wrapped in limousine luxury.
The full i7 guide, with a payment calculator
BMW iX electric midsize suv

BMW iX

Electric Midsize SUV
up to ~364 mi range5 seats402-650 hp

BMW's dedicated electric SUV, freshly updated with more range: up to roughly 364 miles, a quiet cabin, and rising output up the trim ladder.

xDrive45The new entry point: 402 hp dual-motor AWD with strong range for the money.
xDrive60536 hp and the longest range in the lineup at roughly 364 miles.
M70 xDrive650 hp flagship: 3.6-second 0-60 in a five-seat luxury SUV.
The full iX guide, with a payment calculator

Sports cars.

BMW Z4 luxury roadster

BMW Z4

Luxury Roadster
24-28 mpg2 seats255-382 hp

BMW's two-seat convertible in its final run: grab one while you can, because a new soft-top BMW roadster is not on the calendar.

sDrive30i255 hp turbo four: the light, easy top-down cruiser.
M40i382 hp inline-six, and a 6-speed manual available: the collector-spec sendoff.
The full Z4 guide, with a payment calculator

Coming soon.*

iX3

Arriving September 2026

The first Neue Klasse model: up to 400 miles of range, ultra-fast 400 kW charging, and the next-generation Panoramic iDrive cockpit. US pricing starts at $61,500.

i3 Sedan

Expected 2027

The second Neue Klasse model: the iX3's 800-volt tech in a 3 Series-sized electric sedan.

Questions.

What is the cheapest new BMW?

The 2 Series Gran Coupe is the entry point, typically starting in the low $40Ks, with the X1 SUV close behind. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. When a participating dealership lists one on The Model Black, the listing shows your estimated monthly payment with local taxes and fees included, so you can compare the true cost, not just MSRP.

Are BMWs expensive to maintain?

Early on: every new BMW includes Ultimate Care, complimentary factory maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. After that, maintenance costs rise, so budget for it, or look at a CPO with extended coverage.

What is the difference between an M car and an M Sport or M-lite model?

Three tiers. M Sport is an appearance and handling package on regular models. M Performance models like the M340i or X3 M50 add a significantly stronger engine and upgraded chassis. Full M cars like the M3, M4, and X5 M are developed by BMW M with bespoke engines, suspensions, and track capability, and they are priced accordingly.

Is a certified pre-owned BMW worth it?

Often, yes. BMW CPO adds at least a 1 year / unlimited mile warranty on top of any remaining factory coverage, and because a BMW gives up much of its value in the first years, a 2 to 3 year old CPO BMW can cost dramatically less than new while still carrying real coverage.

Should I lease or buy a BMW?

BMW Financial frequently supports leases with strong residuals and incentives, and leasing sidesteps out-of-warranty repair risk. If you keep cars 8 or more years, buying still wins. When a participating dealership lists one, The Model Black shows the estimated payment either way.