The 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2024
The 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models- Bayerische
Motoren Werke AG or commonly
known as BMW is global
automotive companies headquartered in Munich, Germany. Historically, the
journey of BMW started as an aircraft engine manufacturer established in 1916. Furthermore,
influenced by the ‘Treaty of
Versailles’ related to restrictions on aircraft production, BMW
officially transform its business into an automobile manufacturer in 1928 by
purchasing the company known as Fahrzeugfabrik
Eisenach. In addition, the first car produced was BMW 3/15 (the Dixi) in
1928 and followed by BMW 303 in 1933 and BMW 328 in 1936. Along with business
development, renowned for its blend of comfort, performance, and technological
innovation from time to time, as of 2024, BMW sold its overall vehicle into 140
markets worldwide with total deliveries of BMW
series in 2024 reaching 2.2 million units. Overall, financially, as of 2024
according to its annual report, total assets of BMW Group reached EUR 267
billion with total equity of EUR 95 billion. In terms of business performance in 2024, BMW Group successfully
gained total revenue of EUR 142 billion and net income of EUR 7.6 billion.
Based on diversified series of cars, BMW still produce a wide
range including BMW Series 1 (Compact hatchback), 2 (Coupe, Convertible, and
Gran Coupe), 3 (Compact executive car, including sedan, wagon, and the Gran
Turismo), 4 (Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe), 5 (Executive sedan and
wagon), 6 (Gran Turismo), 7 (Series: Full-size luxury sedan), 8 (Luxury sports
coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe), X (SUVs models X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, and
X7), Z4 (Roadster), i (Electric vehicles, including i3 and i8), iX (electric
SUVs iX and iX3), M (M2, M3, M4, M5, M8, X3 M, X4 M, X5 M, and X6 M). But of
all the models, there are 10
world’s best-selling cars of BMW series/models in 2024. These models
are more popular with customers than others. Here is the rank of 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models in
2024. All the data were obtained from BMW Group Annual Report in 2024.
The Rank of the 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2024
|
Rank |
BMW Car Models |
Total Deliveries |
Total Deliveries |
|
2024 |
2003 |
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|
in Units |
in Units |
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1 |
BMW
3 Series/BMW 4 Series |
519,228 |
558,462 |
|
2 |
BMW
X1/X2 |
413,386 |
318,051 |
|
3 |
BMW
X3/X4 |
370,198 |
405,562 |
|
4 |
BMW
X5/X6 |
275,318 |
280,684 |
|
5 |
BMW
5 Series/BMW 6 Series |
250,674 |
273,877 |
|
6 |
BMW
1 Series/BMW 2 Series |
198,226 |
225,827 |
|
7 |
BMW
X7 |
59,949 |
61,117 |
|
8 |
BMW
7 Series/BMW 8 Series |
56,542 |
59,763 |
|
9 |
BMW
iX |
38,365 |
50,989 |
|
10 |
BMW
Z4 |
10,482 |
10,957 |
|
11 |
BMW
XM |
7,813 |
6,749 |
|
12 |
BMW
i3/i8 |
36 |
755 |
|
Source:
BMW Group Annual Report, 2024 |
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The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Best-selling BMW Models in 2024
The Brief Description of the 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models
1. BMW 3 Series/ BMW 4 Series
BMW 3 Series is a compact luxury car manufactured since May 1975.
As of 2024, BMW 3 Series entered seventh generation unveiled at the 2018 Paris
Motor Show. Some of the body styles of series 3 include sedan (G20), touring/wagon (G21), and
long-wheelbase version (G28).
Furthermore, the BMW 4 Series is a compact executive car
manufactured since 2013. As of 2025, the BMW 4 Series entered the second generation
launched in June 2020. Commonly, the body
style of BMW 4 series includes 2-door coupé (G22), 2-door convertible (G23),
and 5-door liftback (G26). Overall, according to BMW Annual Report in
2024, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series
still become the world’s best-selling cars of BMW with total
deliveries reaching 519,228 units.
2. BMW X1/X2
BMW X1 and X2 are compact luxury SUVs. Based on history, BMW X1
was first produced in 2009 and BMW X2 was produced in 2017. As of 2024, BMW X1 entered third generation unveiled in
2022. Some of the models are BMW
X1 sDrive28i and BMW X1
xDrive28i. Specifically, both models are equipped with an engine of
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and producing power of 241 horsepower).
Meanwhile, BMW X2 entered second generation manufactured in 2023. Specifically, some of the models and variants of BMW X2 includes BMW X2 sDrive28i (powered with Engine of 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, generating 228 horsepower), BMW X2 xDrive28i (powered with Engine of 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, generating 228 horsepower), and BMW X2 M35i (powered with Engine of 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, generating 301 horsepower. Overall, BMW X1 and BMW X2 are the 2nd most popular BMW’s models in 2024. According to BMW Group Annual Report in 2024, the total deliveries of X1/X2 achieved 413,386 units.
3. BMW X3/X4
The BMW X3 and BMW X4 are a compact luxury SUV. The BMW X3 and X4
are closely related cars but they have some main differences. Historically, BMW
X3 has been
manufactured since 2003. Meanwhile, BMW X4 has been manufactured since 2014.
Until 2025, BMW X3 entered
the fourth generation. Some of the variants of BMW X3
in fourth generations includes X3
20 xDrive (powered by engine of 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol,
generating approximately 208 horsepower (hp)), X3 30e xDrive (powered by Plug-in
hybrid combining a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with an
electric motor, and generating combined output Approximately 288 horsepower (hp)), X3 M50
xDrive (powered by engine of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 petrol and
generating output approximately 382 hp), X3 20d xDrive (powered by engine of
2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel and generating output approximately
190 horsepower (hp).
Furthermore, as of 2024, BMW X4 entered
the second generation manufactured in 2018. There are some models of BMW X4 includes BMW X4 xDrive30i (equipped with Engine
of 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and generating Power of 248 horsepower), BMW X4 M40i (equipped with 3.0-liter
turbocharged inline-6 and generating Power of 382 horsepower), BMW X4 M (equipped with 3.0-liter
twin-turbocharged inline-6 and power reaching 473 horsepower (standard X4 M)
and 503 horsepower (X4 M Competition). Overall, according to BMW Annual Report
in 2024, BMW X3 and X4 is the 3rd world’s
best-selling car from BMW in 2024 with total deliveries achieving 370,198
units.
4. BMW X5 and BMW X6
BMW X5 and BMW X6 are mid-size luxury crossover SUVs. Historically, BMW X5 was
produced in 1999 and BMW X6 was manufactured in 2007. As of 2024, BMW X5 entered the fourth
generation unveiled in June 2018.
Furthermore, some of the models of models and variants in the fourth
generation of BMW X5 includes BMW
X5 sDrive40i (powered with engine of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6,
generating Power of 335 horsepower), BMW
X5 xDrive40i (powered with engine of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6,
generating power of 335 horsepower), BMW
X5 xDrive45e (Plug-in Hybrid) (powered with engine of 3.0-liter
turbocharged inline-6 with an electric motor, generating Combined output of 389
horsepower), BMW X5 M50i (powered
with engine of 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, generating Power of 523i horsepower), BMW
X5 M (powered with engine of 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8,
generating Power of 600 horsepower (standard), 617 horsepower (Competition)).
In the year 2024, BMW X6 entered
the third generation unveiled in 2019.
Furthermore, Some of the model of BMW X6 in third generation are BMW X6 sDrive40i (powered with
engine of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, generating Power of 335 horsepower),
BMW X6 xDrive40i (powered
with Engine of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, generating Power 335
horsepower), BMW X6 M50i (powered
with engine of 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, producing power of 523
horsepower), BMW X6 M (powered
engine of 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, producing 600 horsepower (standard)
and 617 horsepower (Competition)) . Overall,
BMW X5 and BMW X6 became the 4th world’s best-selling BMW
series in 2024. According to BMW Group Annual Report in 2024, the total
deliveries of this series reached 275,318 units in 2024.
5. BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series
The BMW 5 Series has been an executive car produced since
1972. As of 2024, The BMW 5 series entered the
eighth generation revealed in 2024. Furthermore, some of the models of Series 5
includes 530i / 530i xDrive (powered
with engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine,
generating Power around 248 horsepower),
540i / 540i xDrive (powered with engine of 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower
Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology, generating
Approximately of 335 horsepower), M550i xDrive (powered with engine of 4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower
Turbo V8 engine, generating power around 523 horsepower), 545e xDrive (Plug-in Hybrid) (powered
with engine of 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine paired
with an electric motor, generating Combined output of power around 389
horsepower), 520d / 520d xDrive
(Diesel) (powered with engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
4-cylinder diesel engine), and 530e
/ 530e xDrive (Plug-in Hybrid) (powered with (engine of 2.0-liter BMW
TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor).
Meanwhile, BMW 6 Series are Grand Tourer (S) and Executive car (E)
produced since 1976. As of 2024, the BMW 6 series entered the fourth generation.
Commonly, some of the models of BMW 6 series fourth generation includes 30i Gran Turismo (equipped with
engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, generating
power Around 258 horsepower), 640i
Gran Turismo (equipped with engine of 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo
inline 6-cylinder engine, generating Power approximately 333 horsepower), 640d Gran Turismo (Diesel) (equipped
with engine of 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder diesel engine,
generating power of around 320 horsepower), 620d Gran Turismo (Diesel) (powered with engine 2.0-liter BMW
TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel engine and producing approximately 190
horsepower). Overall,
Statistically, in 2024, according to BMW Group annual report in 2024, total
deliveries of BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series reached 250,674 units.
6. BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series
BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 series are Subcompact
executive cars. Based on history, the BMW 1
series was first produced in 2004, and BMW 2 series was first produced
in 2014. To date, BMW 1 Series entered its fourth
generation and was officially unveiled on 4 June 2024. Some models from
fourth generation of the BMW 1 Series are 118i (engine of 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
3-cylinder engine and producing power of Around 138 horsepower), 120i (engine of 2.0-liter BMW
TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, producing power Approximately 178
horsepower), 128ti (engine
of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, generating power of
around 261 horsepower), M135i xDrive (engine of 2.0-liter
BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, generating power of
approximately 302 horsepower), 116d (engine
of 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 3-cylinder diesel engine, generating
power of around 116 horsepower), 118d (engine
of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel engine and the
generated Power of approximately 148 horsepower), and 120d xDrive (engine 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
4-cylinder diesel engine and Power of around 188 horsepower).
Meanwhile, BMW 2
series have entered second generation revealed in July 2021. Some of the
models or variants of BMW 2 series are 220i
Coupe (engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder
engine, generating power of around 184 horsepower), 230i Coupe (engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
4-cylinder engine, generating power of approximately 255 horsepower), M240i xDrive Coupe (engine of
3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, generating Power of
around 382 horsepower), M2 (G87)
(engine of 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, generating
power of approximately 453 horsepower), 218i Gran Coupe (engine of 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo
inline 3-cylinder engine), 228i
xDrive Gran Coupe (engine of 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
4-cylinder engine), M235i xDrive
Gran Coupe (the feature of engine 2.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo
inline 4-cylinder engine. Statistically, Overall, in 2024, according to
BMW Group annual report, total deliveries of BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series
reached 198,226 units.
7. BMW X7
BMW X7 is a luxury
crossover sport utility vehicle manufactured in
December 2018. As of 2024, there are
some models or variants of BMW X7 including BMW X7 xDrive40i (equipped with engine of 3.0-liter BMW
TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder generating 335 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of
torque), BMW X7 xDrive50i (
equipped with 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 generating power of 456
horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque), BMW
X7 M50i (equipped with engine of 4.4-liter BMW M Performance TwinPower
Turbo V8 and generating power of 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque), BMW Alpina XB7 (engine of
4.4-liter BMW Alpina Bi-Turbo V8 and has power of 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft
of torque). According to BMW Group annual report in 2024, BMW X7 has total
deliveries reaching 59,949 units in 2024.
8. BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series
The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan
which was first produced in 1977. As of 2024, BMW 7 series entered the seventh generation produced
in 2022.
Some of the models/ variants of BMW 7 series seventh generation includes BMW 740i (engine of 3.0-liter BMW
TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder and generating Power of 375 horsepower and
383 lb-ft of torque), BMW 760i
xDrive (engine of 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 and power of 536
horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque), and BMW i7 xDrive60 (Fully electric with dual electric motors
generating power of 536 horsepower and 549 lb-ft of torque).
In addition, The BMW 8
Series is a grand tourer coupes and convertibles, and it was started to produce
since 1990. To date, the BMW 8
series has entered the second generation
produced since 2018. Furthermore, some key models and variants of the
second-generation BMW 8 Series are BMW
840i / 840i xDrive (engine of 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline
6-cylinder with Power around 335 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque), BMW 850i xDrive (engine of
4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 with power of 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of
torque), BMW M850i xDrive (engine
of 4.4-liter BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo V8 and Power with 523 horsepower
and 553 lb-ft of torque), BMW M8 /
M8 Competition (engine of 4.4-liter BMW MTwinPower Turbo V8 with power
of 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque (M8) / 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft
of torque (M8 Competition)). Statistically, according to BMW Group annual
report in 2024, BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series are the next popular brands with total deliveries in 2024 achieved
56,542 units.
9. BMW iX
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury
crossover SUV produced in 2021. Commonly, some of the models or variants of
BMW iX are BMW iX xDrive40 (Powertrain
of Dual electric motors with generating power of 326 horsepower), BMW iX xDrive50 (powertrain of
Dual electric motors with power of 523 horsepower), and BMW iX M60 (powertrain of Dual
electric motors with power of 610 horsepower (in Sport Mode). Overall,
according to BMW Group annual report in 2024, the vehicle deliveries of BMW iX
in 2024 were around 38,365 units.
10. BMW Z4
BMW Z4 is a two-seater roadster manufactured since 2003 and the
birth of Z4 replaced the BMW Z8 (2000-2003). Furthermore, the latest generation of the Z4 are called
the G29 with available of some the models includes BMW Z4 sDrive30i (engine of
2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder and Power of 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque),
and BMW Z4 M40i (engine of
3.0-liter BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder with Power of 382
horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque). Overall, in 2024, according to the
BMW Group Annual report in 2024, the total deliveries
of BMW Z4 reached 10,482 units.
11. BMW XM
12. BMW i3/i8
The BMW i3 is a supermini/ subcompact (B) electric car that was
manufactured from 2013 to 2022 and designed by Richard Kim. The variants or
models of i3 are BMW i3 (Standard Model), BMW i3s (Sport Version), and BMW i3
REx (Range Extender Model). As an electric car model of BMW, BMW i3 is powered
with some types of battery including i3 60 Ah: 18.2 kWh (22 gross) lithium-ion,
i3 94 Ah: 27.2 kWh (33 gross) lithium-ion, i3 120 Ah: 37.9 kWh (42.2 gross)
lithium-ion. Meanwhile,
the BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sport car unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor
Show with the body style of 2-door coupé and 2-door roadster. Specifically, BMW
i8 is powered by B38K15T0 1.5L turbocharged I3 engine gasoline and 11.6 kWh
lithium-ion battery for 2018–2020. Until 2022, The models / variants of BMW i8
are BMW i8 Coupe, BMW i8 Roadster, Special Editions & Limited Models (BMW
i8 Protonic Editions (Protonic Red Edition, Protonic Frozen Black Edition,
Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition), and BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition). Statistically,
according to the annual report of BMW Group in 2024, total deliveries of BMW i8
reached just 36 units.
The Reference of the 10 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2024
BMW Group. 2025. BMW Annual Report 2024. Accessed via https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/investor-relations/company-reports.html on
March 14th, 2025.