The acronym BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates to the Bavarian Engine Works Company. The name harks back to the company's origin in the German state of Bavaria. It also indicates BMW's original product range: engines for various applications. The acronym BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates toThe acronym BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly