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BMW Top Models

Business / By / March 17, 2023
  • The BMW 3 Series/4 Series is the best-selling model series in 2022 with 478,932 units sold.
  • The least popular model series is the BMW Z4, with only 12,029 units sold in 2022.
  • BMW’s X-Series SUVs show strong sales numbers, with the X3/X4 combination being the second most popular at 400,898 units.
  • The BMW 1 Series/2 Series and 5 Series/6 Series also have significant sales, reaching 205,971 and 315,590 units, respectively.
  • BMW’s electric vehicle offerings, the iX and i3/i8, are still relatively niche, with 39,130 and 22,280 units sold in 2022, respectively.
  • The BMW 7 Series/8 Series and X7 represent the luxury end of the spectrum, with 48,708 and 57,905 units sold in 2022, indicating a smaller but consistent market for these high-end models.

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BMW Revenue

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BMW’s revenue has demonstrated an overall upward trend from 2018 to 2022. The lowest revenue occurred in 2018 at €96.85 billion, and the highest in 2022 at €142.6 billion. Between 2018 and 2019, revenue increased from €96.85 billion to €104.2 billion. In 2020, BMW’s revenue dropped to €98.99 billion. In 2021, revenue rebounded to €111.24 billion and then significantly increased to €142.6 billion in 2022.

BMW Profits

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BMW Costs

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Between 2021 and 2022, there was a significant increase in revenue, going from €111.24 billion to €142.6 billion, indicating strong business performance. Manufacturing costs also increased during the same period, rising from €50.34 billion in 2021 to €77 billion in 2022. The increase in manufacturing costs could be attributed to a higher production volume, increased material costs, or other factors impacting the production process. Despite the increase in manufacturing costs, the company’s revenue growth suggests it has successfully managed to maintain profitability and generate higher sales.

BMW Deliveries

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Sales for most BMW model series have decreased from 2021 to 2022, with the exception of the BMW X5/X6 and BMW iX. The BMW X5/X6 experienced a significant increase in sales, going from 240,504 units in 2021 to 277,057 units in 2022. The BMW iX saw the most substantial growth, with sales skyrocketing from 2,638 units in 2021 to 39,130 units in 2022. The largest sales decline occurred in the BMW X1/X2 model series, dropping from 311,928 units in 2021 to 242,189 units in 2022. The BMW 3 Series/4 Series remains the best-selling model series, despite a slight decrease from 490,969 units in 2021 to 478,932 units in 2022. Sales of BMW’s electric vehicle offerings, the i3/i8, declined from 28,541 units in 2021 to 22,280 units in 2022, while the iX experienced a significant increase in sales.

Mini Deliveries

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The MINI Hatch (3- and 5-door) remains the most popular model, with sales remaining relatively stable between 2021 and 2022, at 163,929 and 164,270 units, respectively. The MINI Convertible experienced a small increase in sales from 2021 to 2022, with sales rising from 24,423 to 25,120 units. The MINI Clubman also saw a growth in sales, with an increase from 27,870 units in 2021 to 30,385 units in 2022. The MINI Countryman, the largest model in the lineup, witnessed the most significant increase in sales, going from 76,700 units in 2021 to 82,363 units in 2022. Overall, sales of individual MINI models have increased between 2021 and 2022, despite the slight decline in total MINI sales during the same period.

Rolls-Royce Top Models

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In 2022, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most popular model with 2,422 units sold, showcasing the demand for luxury SUVs. The Ghost sees the second-highest sales with 1,909 units, indicating a preference for this luxury sedan among Rolls-Royce customers. The Wraith and Dawn models, which share a platform, have a combined sales figure of 828 units, reflecting a smaller but consistent interest in these luxury coupé and convertible models. The Phantom, Rolls-Royce’s flagship model, has the lowest sales figure in 2022 with 427 units sold, highlighting its exclusivity and niche appeal within the high-end luxury market.

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