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BMW 8 Series Coupe

BMW flagship returns after a 20-year hiatus to inject some glamour into the brand

BMW X5

In its 20th birthday year, is BMW’s original SUV back to its very best?

BMW 3 Series

Seventh-gen BMW 3 Series has another big growth spurt, but size seems no obstacle for an engaging driving experience

BMW Z4

BMW’s Porsche Boxster rival is better to drive than ever, although it still makes a better high-day open-top cruiser than a true sports car

BMW X4

Second-generation SUV more mature and arguably more engaging than predecessor but more expensive, too

BMW i8 Roadster

Few cars make as powerful a visual statement as the BMW i8, and losing the roof only enhances its futuristic lines

From £124,7358

BMW M5

BMW’s legendary performance saloon takes the plunge into fast 4WD territory

From £89,7059

BMW i3

Revised hatchback sets out its range-extended electric stall in a new, sportier tune

From £30,2508

BMW X2

BMW's sporty SUV is designed to battle for honours in the premium compact crossover market. But can it match the Audi Q3, Jaguar E-Pace and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

BMW X3

The stakes have never been higher for BMW’s mid-sized SUV, now the X3 in its third generation. So can it deliver?

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

The high-rised 5 Series GT was a troubled car. Has BMW sorted it this time round with the 6 Series Gran Turismo?

BMW 330e iPerformance

After five years, the current BMW 3 Series gains a plug-in powertrain. We find out if it was worth the wait?

BMW 5 Series

The BMW 5 Series has been the go-to mid-sized executive saloon, and G30 generation brings 7 Series luxury limo quality to the class, but is it still the best?

From £35,8359

BMW M2

The BMW M2 is the smallest M car in the range, but can it live up to the prodigious name?

From £43,7709

BMW 7 Series

New-generation luxury saloon is a technological tour de force, but competing luxury saloons like the Mercedes S-Class and Tesla Model S have set a high bar

From £63,2408

BMW X1

New crossover is quite different from its forebear, but is this updated X1 better - and does it have the premium edge over Audi, Mercedes and Land Rover?

From £27,0708

BMW M6

With more than 550bhp under the bonnet, the BMW M6 is more than just a ballastic Autobahn missile, but also a competent cruiser when you want it to be

From £91,6008

BMW 1 Series

A final facelift for the rear-wheel drive BMW 1 Series, as it aims to take class honours from the formidable Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

From £19,0757

BMW X5 M costs from £90,180

BMW X5 M

Can the new X5 summon up the charisma expected of the M badge, or does it fall short of rivals from Porsche and Mercedes-AMG?

From £90,6308

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

You won't find another premium, all-wheel-drive, seven-seat compact MPV like BMW's xDrive 2 Series Gran Tourer, but is there a reason for that?

From £24,6407

BMW 2 Series Convertible

BMW's smallest drop-top grows outwards and grows up but can it apply pressure on the Audi TT Roadster and Mercedes-Benz SLC?

From £26,1508

BMW X6

The BMW X6 is an improvement on the previous generation, although the competition it faces is stronger than ever

From £56,6908

BMW X6 M

The 2015 BMW X6 M is the second generation of the company's ultimate performance coupe-like SUV

From £93,5306

The BMW 2-series Active Tourer goes up against the likes of the Volkswagen Golf SV and Ford C-Max

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW dips its toe into front-wheel drive with an upmarket MPV that goes up against VW's Golf SV and the Ford C-Max

From £25,2208

The BMW i8 joins the i3 as part of the firm's 'i' range of vehicles

BMW i8

Can BMW's baby hypercar blow the lid off performance convention?

From £103,9309

We suspect the reason for the BMW X4's creation is because of the Porsche Macan

BMW X4 2014-2018

The X6 is a showroom hit, but does the smaller X4 also deserve to be when the X3 is the more practical sports SUV - and the Porsche Macan exists?

From £37,0107

BMW M3

You’d imagine that a higher roofline and four doors would hinder the BMW M3 saloon’s capabilities compared to the M4, but you'd be wrong

From £55,9258

BMW M4

New name, new engine and two turbos and even a much needed facelift, the main question lingers - can the BMW M4 grab the initiative off of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé

From £56,3858

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé

The luxurious and stylish BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé goes toe-to-toe with the fresh-faced Audi A5 Sportback, but is it enough to turn customers' heads towards Munich rather than Inglostadt?

From £29,7008

BMW M240i

Part of BMW's M Performance 'warm' range, but does the facelifted M240i have enough about it to become a performance icon?

From £33,9559

BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series Coupé marks a successful return of the 1 Series Coupé. Overall it is a more compelling package than before but can it drive buyers away from the Audi TT and conventional hatchbacks?

From £22,5909

BMW M135i 2012-2014

Not quite a 1M, but more usable and outstanding value for money, undercutting the rival Mercedes-AMG A45 and delivering greater driving thrills

BMW i3

BMW made waves with Europe’s first premium-brand compact EV, and continued development means the i3 keeps upping the ante

BMW X5 2013-2018

The X5 sticks to BMW's well-proven SUV formula, delivering a competent and refined off-roader – but one that's lacking the extra flourishes found in a Range Rover Sport or Porsche Cayenne Turbo

From £46,2607

BMW 4 Series

The facelifted BMW 4 Series has improved on an already solid proposition but can it hold off the likes of the latest generation Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé?

From £29,7008

The latest BMW M5 gets twin-turbocharged V8 engine

BMW M5 2011-2016

The BMW M5 is crushingly capable, but some of the charm of old M5s is gone

From £71,4709

BMW X1 2009-2015

The BMW X1 is fine to drive, but buyers looking for premium feel may be better served by rivals' offerings

From £23,8808

BMW 5 Series Touring 2010-2017

The BMW 5 Series Touring is a compelling premium estate, offering good space and efficiency, plus decent dynamics

BMW 3 Series GT

BMW produced the 3 Series GT hatchback to give the range another string to its bow, but the execution has led to too many compromises

From £29,9008

BMW 3 Series 2014-2018

The BMW 3 Series' outstanding performance and handling makes it a complete and consummate all-rounder - but then the Jaguar XE and Alfa Romeo Guilia arrived

From £24,8008

BMW 3 Series Touring

The formidable 3 Series is equally compelling in estate form but is it enough to driver buyers away from the Audi A4 Avant and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate?

From £26,1009

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 2011-2015

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 sees the company fitting a petrol-electric powertrain to its 5 Series executive saloon

From £45,9506

BMW 3 Series Coupe 2006-2013

The BMW 3 Series Coupe is stylish, recently updated and has an unrivalled blend of performance and economy

From £26,0908

BMW 7 Series 2008-2015

Technology-laden BMW 7 Series looks better than its predecessors, but is ultimately disappointing

From £56,3257

BMW 1 Series M Coupe 2011-2011

Can the BMW 1 Series M Coupé, with its antiquated origins, deliver?

BMW M3 2007-2013

The latest generation BMW M3 isn't as thrilling as the original E30 M3, but it's still mighty

From £51,4408

BMW 1 Series 2011-2015

Measures up on comfort and space, but the BMW 1 Series is still boring to drive

BMW X5 2007-2013

The big BMW X5 SUV may be getting a little long in the tooth, but it’s still one of the best all-rounders in its class

From £43,8308

BMW 5 Series GT 2009-2017

The 5 Series Gran Turismo is an interesting concept, but the execution is flawed

From £37,2207

The BMW Z4 has more comfort and added practicality, but has it gone soft?

BMW Z4 2009-2016

The BMW Z4 is a fine-looking two-seat roadster with indifferent driving dynamics

From £28,8807

The BMW X6 has challenging looks but impressive dynamics. It is good value too

BMW X6 2008-2014

The BMW X6 is a hard riding but generally accomplished big soft-roader. Just make sure you can live with the looks

From £46,4358

BMW X3 2011-2017

The BMW X3 is both frugal and rewarding to drive, a rare and clever technical achievement

From £31,9458

The 6 Series shares its plaform with models as diverse as the 5 Series and Rolls-Royce Ghost

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