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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Car manufacturers have been falling over themselves this week to announce their latest electric car developments. Will any of them tempt you to plug in and drive? BMW <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/bmw-concept-active-tourer-unveiled/n9450">reveals its Concept ActiveE electric car</a> Mercedes <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-grant-details-released/n7339">starts real-world tests of its smart electric car</a>

Mini <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-mini-e-trial-kicks-off/n6203">is trialling 40 electric cars in Oxford</a> Toyota <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/prius-plug-in-uk-trials-confirmed/n6211">will trial the Plug-in Prius hybrid next year</a> Volvo <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-volvo-c30-advances/n6221">is ready to build a battery-powered C30</a>

Car manufacturers have been falling over themselves this week to announce their latest electric car developments. Will any of them tempt you to plug in and drive?

BMW <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/bmw-concept-active-tourer-unveiled/n9450">reveals its Concept ActiveE electric car</a> Mercedes <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-grant-details-released/n7339">starts real-world tests of its smart electric car</a> Mini <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-mini-e-trial-kicks-off/n6203">is trialling 40 electric cars in Oxford</a> Toyota <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/prius-plug-in-uk-trials-confirmed/n6211">will trial the Plug-in Prius hybrid next year</a> Volvo <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-volvo-c30-advances/n6221">is ready to build a battery-powered C30</a>

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