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$27,100 – $31,100
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BMW's small 1 Series debuts in the U.S. for 2008 as a coupe and a convertible. The base 128i is powered by an inline-six-cylinder engine that drives the rear wheels. Available in spring 2008, the 128i competes with other performance cars like the Mazda RX-8 and Nissan 350Z.
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$32,000 – $36,000
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BMW's small 1 Series debuts in the U.S. for 2008 as a coupe and a convertible. The uplevel 135i is powered by a twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder engine that drives the rear wheels. A less expensive 128i is also offered. The 135i competes with other performance cars like the Nissan 350Z and Volkswagen R32.
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$58,800 – $66,100
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BMW's latest foray into SUV territory comes in the form of the X6, a tallish fastback the company calls a sports activity coupe. It's basically a medium-sized SUV with four doors, extroverted styling and a choice of two powerful engines. The X6 competes roughly with the Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes M-Class.
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$35,500 – $37,400
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BMW pumps more power and accessories into its 5 Series for 2008, replacing the 525i and 530i with the 528i and 535i. The 550i rounds out the 5 Series lineup.
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$38,300 – $40,800
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BMW pumps more power and accessories into its 5 Series for 2008, replacing the 525i and 530i with the 528i and 535i. The 550i rounds out the 5 Series lineup.
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$43,400 – $43,700
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BMW pumps more power and accessories into its 5 Series for 2008, replacing the 525i and 530i with the 528i and 535i. The 550i rounds out the 5 Series lineup.
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$47,300 – $54,300
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BMW's high-performance M3 returns for 2008 with V-8 power and a four-door model, which hasn't been available since 2000. Now in its fourth generation, the M3 serves as a more powerful version of the 3 Series, with a 414-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-8, six-speed manual transmission and aggressive styling common to BMW's M cars. Competition includes the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS 4 and Chevrolet Corvette.
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$27,700 – $38,500
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Offered in 328 and twin-turbo 335 forms with different engines, the 3 Series is BMW's bread-and-butter model. This series has a history in the U.S. market that dates back to 1977. Available in sedan, wagon, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible body styles, the 328 competes with the Infiniti G and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Changes are minimal for 2008.
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$31,500 – $42,400
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Offered in 328 and 335 forms with different engines, the 3 Series is BMW's bread-and-butter model. This series has a history in the U.S. market that dates back to 1977. Available in sedan, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible body styles, the twin-turbo 335 competes with the Infiniti G and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. A new all-wheel-drive coupe debuts this year, but otherwise changes are minimal for 2008.
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$55,500 – $59,300
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BMW reintroduced the 6 Series to the U.S. market in coupe and convertible forms for 2004. The luxury two-doors compete with sporty offerings like the Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL and Cadillac XLR. For 2008, changes include minor equipment and option revisions and the dropping of the sequential manual transmission.
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$49,600 – $52,500
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BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan comes in two wheelbases: regular and extended, starting with the more affordable trim levels, the 750i and 750Li, respectively. A limited-production V-12-powered version, the 760Li comes only in the longer size, and a high-performance model adapted by German tuner Alpina, called simply the Alpina B7, is based on the shorter wheelbase. (It's detailed in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section.)
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$78,000 – $78,600
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BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan comes in two wheelbases: regular and extended, starting with the more affordable trim levels, the 750i and 750Li, respectively. A limited-production V-12-powered version, the 760Li comes only in the longer size, and a high-performance model adapted by German tuner Alpina, called simply the Alpina B7, is based on the shorter wheelbase. (It's detailed in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section.)
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$81,700 – $82,400
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Tired of your neighbors boasting that their hot-rod European sedan can beat your BMW 7 Series? Get in line for the Alpina B7, a version of BMW's flagship that gives the Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG something to chew on. German tuner Alpina has had its way with many cars in BMW's lineup, but the only other one to hit U.S. shores — officially, anyway — was the Roadster V8, a modified version of BMW's Z8 sports car. The Alpina B7 is based on the regular-length 750i. The V-12-powered 760Li comes only in the extended length, based on the 750Li.
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$55,900 – $56,300
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BMW says the rear-wheel-drive M5 has "supercar handling" — though it's also promoted for "outstanding everyday driving qualities." When equipped with a seven-speed sequential manual transmission, the M5 can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and can reach 120 mph in 15 seconds. This 500-horsepower sedan's competitors include the 435-hp Audi S6, the 469-hp Cadillac STS-V and the 507-hp Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. The sequential manual transmission incorporates Drivelogic, which offers 11 gear-change options.
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$69,500 – $71,400
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Soon after BMW's 6 Series coupe and convertible went on sale as 2004 models, enthusiasts began to wonder about the prospect of a high-performance M edition. After all, BMW is well-known for its potent M3 and M5 models. The M6 is available as both a coupe and a convertible, and it shares its drivetrain with BMW's M5 sedan. Competition for the M6 includes the Jaguar XKR, Cadillac XLR-V and Aston Martin V-8 Vantage.
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$32,700 – $32,900
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BMW brought serious sportiness into the sport utility vehicle field when it rolled out the midsize X5. Early in 2004, BMW launched the X3, which is smaller than the X5 and fits into the same luxury SUV segment as the Acura RDX and Land Rover LR2.
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$45,700 – $52,900
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Redesigned for 2007, BMW's X5 sport utility vehicle offered more seats, power and size than its forebear. Exterior sheet metal mimics other designs by BMW stylist Chris Bangle, though here the flanks seem less chiseled, the creases more softly hewn. Interior styling follows that of the current 3, 5 and 7 Series cars. The X5's primary competitors include the Acura MDX and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Changes are minor for 2008.
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$28,000 – $29,700
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The Z4 coupe and roadster offer a different shade of gray paint for 2008, and the standard wheels grew an inch in the roadster's optional Sport Package. Otherwise, the Z4 models are completely unchanged for the 2008 model year. They're available both in base and high-performance M versions. The Z4 competes in the market directly with the Audi TT, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster and even the Chevrolet Corvette. Ignoring price, other roadsters include the Mazda MX-5 Miata on the low end and the Mercedes SL-Class on the high.
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$36,100 – $37,700
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The Z4 coupe and roadster offer a different shade of gray paint for 2008, and the standard wheels grew an inch in the roadster's optional Sport Package. Otherwise, the Z4 models are completely unchanged for the 2008 model year. They're available both in base and high-performance M versions. The Z4 competes in the market directly with the Audi TT, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster and even the Chevrolet Corvette. Ignoring price, other roadsters include the Mazda MX-5 Miata on the low end and the Mercedes SL-Class on the high.
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