DESIRED AS NEVER BEFORE.

In 2021, BMW M remains the world leader in the performance car and high-performance car segment.

DESIRED AS NEVER BEFORE.In 2021, BMW M remains the world leader in the performance car and high-performance car segment.

13. Jan 2022

For the third time in a row, BMW M GmbH ended the financial year as the global market leader in the performance and high-performance car segment. Indeed, the company posted record sales once again in 2021. A total of 163,542 BMW M cars were delivered to customers worldwide last year, a 13 percent increase on 2020.
This growth was evenly split among BMW M’s high-performance sports cars and performance automobiles. Both fields registered new records. “This success is the perfect start to our anniversary year”, says Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M.

BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive:
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 10.1-9.9 (WLTP)
CO² emissions combined in g/km: 230-226 (WLTP

BMW M3 Competition Sedan:
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 9.6-9.8 (WLTP)
CO² emissions combined in g/km: 219-224 (WLTP)

“M is in a stronger position than ever as it celebrates its 50th birthday.”
Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH

FROM ZERO TO HERO.

New BMW M3 und new BMW M4.

The biggest drivers of growth among the High-Performance sports cars were the new BMW M3 and BMW M4 models introduced in spring 2021. Fuelled by a vehicle concept focused squarely on emotionally charged dynamism and unprecedented diversity in the model range, the new BMW M3 Sedan, new BMW M4 Coupé and new BMW M4 Convertible got off to an extremely successful start. The latest model generation is the first to offer customers two output levels topping out at 375 kW (510 hp), the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.

“The response to the new generation of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 has been simply overwhelming,” reports Timo Resch, Vice President Customer, Brand and Sales at BMW M GmbH. “We can therefore expect demand for these iconic sports cars to continue on an upward curve in 2022.”

BMW X5 M Competition und X6 M Competition

BMW X5 M Competition: Fuel consumption combined: 13.6-13.3 l/100 km (WLTP) CO² emissions combined: 308-303 g/km (WLTP); BMW X6 M Competition: Fuel consumption combined: 13.4-13.1 l/100 km (WLTP) CO² emissions combined: 305-299 g/km (WLTP)

STRONG ON THE ASPHALT AND IN THE MARKET.

BMW X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition.

A powerful contribution to BMW M’s new record turnover in the high-performance automobiles segment was made by the BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition models. After the current model generation’s successful launch a year earlier, the charismatic high-performance sports car with its 460 kW (625 hp) V8 engine was able to further increase its sales figures in the Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupé segment.

BMW M440i xDrive Coupé: Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 8.2-7.5 (WLTP) CO² emissions combined in g/km: 186-170 (WLTP)

THE WINNING FOUR.

The BMW 4 series.

With M typical dynamics, agility and precision, last year the brand’s performance cars also enthralled diverse target groups. The latest boost in turnover came from the M automobiles with their origins in the new BMW 4 series. The models based on the BMW 4 coupés proved especially popular – with the choice between the BMW M440i Coupé and the BMW M440i xDrive Coupé, both powered by a 275 kW (374 hp) straight-six petrol engine, along with the BMW M440d xDrive Coupé, which sports a 250 kW (340 hp) straight-six diesel engine.

BMW X3 M40i and BMW X7 M50i.

The latest BMW X performance automobiles were especially sought-after. Thus, the BMW X3 M40i with its straight-six 265 kW (360 hp) engine chalked up a good number of new registrations, as did the BMW X7 M50i with its 390 kW (530 hp) V8 engine.

FULL OF HIGHLIGHTS: THE ANNIVERSARY YEAR.

In its anniversary year, BMW M has continued its product offensive with both high-performance and performance automobiles. Among the highlights are the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and later in the year the debut of the first BMW M3 Touring and an exclusive special version of the new BMW M4 Coupé.
Moreover, the affiliate of the BMW Group, founded in May 1972 as BMW Motorsport and with the status of an independent car manufacturer, intends to push ahead with the transformation to electric mobility. The BMW i4 M50 will be followed by the also fully electric BMW iX M60 in the first half of 2022.

BMW M3 Touring: Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 10.3* (WLTP) CO² emissions combined in g/km: 235* (WLTP); *provisional figures

BMW M240i xDrive Coupé: Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 8.8-8.1 (WLTP) CO² emissions in g/km (combined): 200-185 (WLTP)

BMW iX M60: Energy consumption in kWh/100 km: 24.7-21.7* (WLTP) CO² emissions in g/km: 0 (WLTP) Electric range in km: 499-566* (WLTP) * Provisional data; energy consumption and range measured according to WLTP test cycle ** Electric drive up to 397 kW. with temporary performance boost <10 seconds up to 455 kW

BMW i4 M50: Electricity consumption in kWh/100 km: 22.5-18.0 (WLTP) CO² emissions combined in g/km: 0 g Electric range in km: 416-521 (WLTP)

GROUNDBREAKING: THE BMW XM.

The most powerful BMW M automobile ever go into series production.

The crowning glory of the anniversary year will be the start of production for the BMW XM. The most powerful BMW M automobile ever go into series production is also the brand’s first high-performance model to employ a plug-in hybrid drive system. Its newly developed M Hybrid technology combines a V8 engine with a high-performance electric motor to develop maximum output of 550 kW (750 hp) and peak torque of 1,000 Nm. The design of the BMW XM majors on presence and extrovert appeal and in so doing sends out a clear statement in the luxury segment.

“Our first standalone model since the legendary BMW M1 represents a complete re-imagining of the high-performance car segment,” says van Meel. “The BMW XM blends expressive design and progressive interior luxury with an incomparable driving experience that serves up both sublime performance and the ability to glide along in near silence in all-electric mode. In so doing, it provides an inimitable expression of poise and assurance, and at the same time points the way to the future of our brand.”

ALLE BMW M AUTOMOBILE.

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ALLE BMW M AUTOMOBILE.

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MORE HIGHLIGHTS:

The models illustrated include optional equipment.

Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

Official data on power consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 valid at the time of type approval. In case of a range, figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment. WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are (also) based on CO2 emissions, as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies, if applicable. Where applicable, the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons. For newly type-tested vehicles since 01.01.2021, the official data no longer exist according to NEDC, but only according to WLTP. For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures, see https://www.bmw.com/wltp.

For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

DESIRED AS NEVER BEFORE.

In 2021, BMW M remains the world leader in the performance car and high-performance car segment.