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You sooooo want to hate these guys – they brag about the Ultimate Driving Machine and dammit they deliver exactly what they promise. In every sector expect definitive build quality and peerless engineering. The only Achilles heels are an addiction to run-flat tyres and a tendency to attract tossers.
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1 Series
£17,300 - £29,995
Brilliant engines and rewarding dynamics. BMW takes the second gen 1-Series to the next level
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1 Series Convertible
£24,255 - £34,885
Although it's a good small car, this is probably a niche too far for the brand. Despite looking quite smart as a saloon, it has the distinct whiff of a poor man's 3-Series.
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1 Series Coupe
£21,960 - £40,020
Although it's a good small car, this is probably a niche too far for the brand. Despite looking quite smart as a saloon, it has the distinct whiff of a poor man's 3-Series.
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3 Series
£24,880 - £43,235
The old one was the best car in the class… and so’s the new one. As you were.
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3 Series Convertible
£33,700 - £44,075
It’s not hard to fathom why you see so many of these. It’s a top-notch all-rounder.
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3 Series Coupe
£27,000 - £41,185
BMW has raised the bar with the current generation of 3 Series Coupe. It's fast, frugal and fearless.
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3 Series Touring
£22,455 - £39,120
The 3-Series saloon leads in its sector. Guess what? So does the estate - bigger and better than ever
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5 Series
£29,430 - £55,890
Lithe but still cosseting exec replaces its talented predecessor with expert completeness. Deeply impressive.
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5 Series GT
£31,820 - £59,960
BMW answers a question no-one had asked. Or did you ask ‘Can we have an ugly tall pointless hatchback please?’
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5 Series Touring
£29,505 - £56,595
The class-leader by a country mile. Spec carefully and reap the benefits
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6 Series
£59,550 - £71,840
Luxurious and lithe new coupe tones down its brash predecessor and ushers in conservative wafting. Also, it's huge. Not the sports coupe we wanted, but a fine GT for the long haul.
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6 Series Convertible
£65,695 - £77,715
A rather sensible successor to the outgoing 6-Series, and better for it.
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6 Series Gran Coupe
£61,380 - £68,560
One of the most handsome new BMWs on sale is also one of the best to drive: not cheap, but worth it.
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7 Series
£58,115 - £104,050
The all-new version of Bangle's beast isn't as ugly as the first, and it's an even better car. Loaded with technology, but lacking a little soul.
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M135i
£31,100
Not-quite replacement for the 1M Coupe is fast, fun to drive — and a whopping £10,000 cheaper.
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M3
£54,545 - £58,640
Tragically this totally formidable performance icon has attracted so many gits over the years it has become borderline naff. But it's so scintillating you might risk it...
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M6
£93,820
This new version is a car with a Mensa-level IQ but lacks that little bit of real-world sparkle. Still, it's epically quick.
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X1
£24,660 - £32,860
Awkward looks haven’t stopped it selling well. Now updated to make it faster, greener - and prettier
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X3
£28,580 - £42,225
The latest X3 offers a much improved cabin and driving experience, plus tree-friendly emissions.
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X5
£45,070 - £83,290
Are you an over-achieving building contractor with anger management issues? Then step this way...
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X5M
£60,340
BMW lets the M boys loose on the X5 SUV. It's quick, but that's about all you could say there is going for it. The green brigade are right about this SUV.
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X6
£46,740 - £85,710
Sorry, what was the question again? If you thought Mercedes was stretching the boundaries of possible niches, then check out this SUV/coupe.
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