Why the BMW X3 M50 Just Became M’s Top Seller Worldwide
With the X3M and X4M on hiatus, the M50 is filling a big gap at the top of the range.
With the X3M and X4M on hiatus, the M50 is filling a big gap at the top of the range.
BMW M is more popular than ever, and the latest sales numbers prove it.
The M3 had record sales last year but the M2 still came out on top among true M cars. Overall, the X3 M50 was the leader.
After it dominated the sales charts for three years in a row, the BMW i4 M50 has been dethroned by X3 M50.
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BMW M sales rose 7.9% in 2025, making it one of BMW Group’s biggest growth drivers alongside electrified models.
BMW M posted its best-ever H1 sales with nearly 106,000 vehicles sold—far ahead of Mercedes-AMG’s 68,202. New M5 and M60 EVs set up a strong second half.
After record deliveries in 2024, BMW M starts the new year with even higher sales. Shipments in January-March rose by 5% to 50,494 vehicles.
BMW M sales grew by 5.1% in the first half of 2024, reaching almost 100,000 units. However, this includes M Performance models, too.
BMW M delivered 46,430 cars in the first three months of the year, with the i4 M50 being the most popular. The M3 Touring was also a hit.
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