| Champ: | Philipp Kohlschreiber |
| Runner: |  Dominic Thiem |
| Score: | 7–6(9–7), 4–6, 7–6(7–4) |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Draw: | 28 (4 / 3) |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Before Name: | BMW Open – Singles |
| After Name: | BMW Open – Singles |
See main article: 2016 BMW Open.
Andy Murray was the defending champion, but chose not to participate this year.
Philipp Kohlschreiber won the title, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final, 7–6(9–7), 4–6, 7–6(7–4).
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.