{"id":34660,"date":"2023-07-26T14:39:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=34660"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:16:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T02:16:54","slug":"bmw-models-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/bmw-models-explained","title":{"rendered":"BMW Series Explained: The Complete Guide on Every BMW Model"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW is one of the most well-known luxury automakers whose mission is to produce the \u201cultimate driving machines\u201d that are a joy to drive. And that is what makes its cars the aspirational vehicle for many. Besides the staple 3 Series and 5 Series sedans that we all know, not many are familiar with the other models in BMW\u2019s lineup. To help you learn more about the brand\u2019s various models, here\u2019s a detailed list explaining all the BMW Series.<\/span><\/p>\n

BMW<\/span><\/a> stands for Bavarian Motor Works or <\/span>Bayerische Motoren Werke<\/span><\/i> in German. It was founded in Munich in 1916 producing airplane engines during World War One. It started to produce its first cars in 1928 and became a brand synonymous with luxurious, fast, and engaging cars after it built the iconic BMW 2002, followed by the 3 Series in the 1980s.<\/span><\/p>\n

How BMW Cars are Named<\/span><\/h2>\n

Series Number Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

BMW\u2019s naming convention utilizes an alphanumeric system organized into numbered series from 1 to 8, with no hyphens in the name. Even numbers are typically given to sportier coupe models. For example, a BMW 4 Series would be a coupe model that\u2019s similar in size to a 3 Series, while a 5 Series is a jump in segment compared to the 3 and 4 Series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

X models are SUVs, and Z models are roadsters. Additionally, models starting with a lowercase ‘i’ are fully-electric. Some models may also include the suffixes sDrive (rear two-wheel-drive\/RWD) or xDrive (all-wheel-drive\/AWD), but not all RWD BMWs are marked with an sDrive badge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Second Half Model Number Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

The second set of numbers in a model name after the Series number (eg. the \u201c30\u201d in \u201c330i\u201d) indicates the engine power, which used to correspond to engine displacement. Nowadays, the number denotes the horsepower output of the car, with a larger number denoting a higher horsepower.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final letter in the model name indicates the type of engine in the car. Typically, most cars end in “i”, indicating petrol fuel injection. However, there are also “e” models for electrified hybrids, and in certain markets, “d” models for diesel cars.<\/span><\/p>\n

To illustrate, the model name 745e denotes a 7 Series plug-in hybrid sedan with a petrol engine producing between 300 and 350 kW or between 407 and 475 PS of power.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are BMW \u201cM\u201d Cars?<\/span><\/h3>\n

M cars such as the BMW M3 and M5 are designed by BMW\u2019s M performance division. These cars have significant performance upgrades making them suitable for the track. Cars like the M340i xDrive are not M cars and typically denote models with slightly more power, and sportier styling, brakes, and suspension tuning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other BMW Terms to Know<\/span><\/h2>\n

To really understand BMW cars, here are terms you should know.<\/span><\/p>\n