The 12 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2025

The 12 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 2025, BMW sold its overall vehicle into 140 markets worldwide with total deliveries of BMW series in 2025 reaching 2,169,739 units. Overall, financially, as of 2025, according to its annual report, total assets of BMW Group reached EUR 265 billion with total equity of EUR 97.9 billion. In terms of business performance in 2025, BMW Group successfully gained total revenue of EUR 133 billion and net income of EUR 7.45 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 12 world’s best-selling cars of BMW series/models in 2025. These models are more popular with customers than others. Here is the rank of 12 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2025. All the data were obtained from BMW Group Annual Report in 2025.

The Rank of the 12 World’s Best-selling BMW models in 2025

Rank	BMW Car Models	Total Deliveries	Total Deliveries	Total Deliveries
		2025	2024	2003
		in Units	in Units	in Units
1	BMW 3 Series/BMW 4 Series	477,180	519,228	558,462
2	BMW X1/X2	436,769	413,386	318,051
3	BMW X3/X4	321,186	370,198	405,562
4	BMW 5 Series/BMW 6 Series	299,582	250,674	273,877
5	BMW X5/X6	256,941	275,318	280,684
6	BMW 1 Series/BMW 2 Series	214,175	198,226	225,827
7	BMW X7	58,089	59,949	61,117
8	BMW 7 Series/BMW 8 Series	53,399	56,542	59,763
9	BMW iX	35,055	38,365	50,989
10	BMW Z4	9,744	10,482	10,957
11	BMW XM	7,608	7,813	6,749
12	BMW i3/i8	11	36	755
Total Sales of BMW Models		2,169,739	2,200,217	2,252,793
Source: BMW Group Annual Report, 2025

The Histogram Rank of 12 World’s Best-selling BMW Models in 2025

The Brief Description of the 12 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 2026, BMW 3 Series entered the eighth generation, and the lineup consists of internationally available ICE (internal combustion engine) and BEV (battery electric) versions- the G50 and NA0, respectively. 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 2025, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series still become the world’s best-selling cars of BMW with total deliveries reaching 477,180 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 2025, 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 2^nd most popular BMW’s models in 2025. According to BMW Group Annual Report in 2025, the total deliveries of X1/X2 achieved 436,769 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 2025, 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 2025, BMW X3 and X4 is the 3^rd world’s best-selling car from BMW in 2025 with total deliveries achieving 321,186 units.

4. BMW 5 Series/ BMW 6 Series

The BMW 5 Series has been an executive car produced since 1972. As of 2025, The BMW 5 series entered the eighth generation revealed in 2025. 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).

The Model of BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series

Meanwhile, BMW 6 Series are Grand Tourer (S) and Executive car (E) produced since 1976. As of 2025, 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 2025, according to BMW Group annual report in 2025, total deliveries of BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series reached 299,582 units.

5. BMW X5/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 2025, 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 2025, 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 5^th world’s best-selling BMW series in 2025. According to BMW Group Annual Report in 2025, the total deliveries of this series reached 256,941 units in 2025.

6. BMW 1 Series/ 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).

The Model of BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series

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 2025, according to BMW Group annual report, total deliveries of BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series reached 214,175 units.

7. BMW X7

BMW X7 is a luxury crossover sport utility vehicle manufactured in December 2018. As of 2025, 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 2025, BMW X7 has total deliveries reaching 58,089 units in 2025.

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 2025, 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).

The Model of BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series

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 2025, BMW 7 Series and BMW 8 Series are the next popular brands with total deliveries in 2025 achieved 53,399 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 2025, the vehicle deliveries of BMW iX in 2025 were around 35,055 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 2025, according to the BMW Group Annual report in 2025, the total deliveries of BMW Z4 reached 9,744 units.

11. BMW XM

The BMW XM is a full-size automobile manufactured in Greer, South Carolina, United States by BMW from 2022 with body style of 5-door SUV. Based on power trains, BMW XM is powered with a plug-in hybrid system, combining a 4.4 Liter S68 twin-turbo V8 engine, which is designed for BMW XM and BMW XM Label Red) or 3.0 Liter B58 twin-turbo I6 (50e), which is designed for BMW XM 50e with an electric motor. In addition, The BMW XM is equipped with BMW's iDrive 8 infotainment system, featuring a curved dual-screen display (12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen). As of March 2025, the XM lineup models include BMW XM (Combined output of 644 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque), BMW XM Label Red (combined output of 738 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque), and BMW XM 50e (Combined Output of around 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque). Statistically, according to BMW Group’s Annual Report of 2025, total deliveries of BMW XM reached 7,608 units.

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 2025, total deliveries of BMW i8 reached just 11 units.