2025 BMW 8 Series
Starting MSRP
$91,700
to $117,000
About the 2025 BMW 8 Series
The 2025 BMW 8 Series Coupe sits right at that sweet spot for drivers who want serious luxury and performance without going overboard on extreme track focus. Think of it as your stylish, powerful daily driver. With the base 840i trims delivering a respectable 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, you'll have plenty of punch merging onto the freeway. Plus, that 24 MPG combined rating isn't too painful for a grand tourer of this caliber. At 191.2 inches long, it has a commanding presence but remains manageable enough for city parking. While it seats four, the rear seats are cozy—check out the 29.5 inches of rear legroom—making this really shine as a personal coupe or weekend cruiser for two who occasionally bring along small rear passengers.
Key Highlights
Torquey Six-Cylinder
The standard 3.0L 6-cylinder engine generates 369 lb-ft of torque, offering satisfying pull right off the line for everyday responsiveness.
Practical Luggage Space
Despite its sleek coupe profile, the 2025 BMW 8 Series offers 14.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, enough for a couple of weekend bags.
Balanced Efficiency
Achieving 24 MPG combined from a vehicle boasting up to 335 horsepower demonstrates a real-world efficiency advantage over thirstier rivals.
Rear-Wheel Agility
The standard rear-wheel-drive setup in the 840i provides the classic, engaging driving dynamics enthusiasts appreciate.
Best For
Luxury Commuters
- The 2025 BMW 8 Series provides comfortable seating with 42.1 inches of front legroom and an 8-speed automatic transmission suitable for long highway stretches.
Performance Enthusiasts (Non-Track)
- Drivers seeking spirited performance will enjoy the powerful engine options, with the M850i trim available for those needing V8 performance.
Style-Conscious Couples
- Its coupe styling and premium pricing starting around $91,700 make it an excellent choice for couples prioritizing aesthetics and high-end road presence.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $101,400 | rear wheel drive | 335 hp | 24 mpg |
| 840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $91,700 | rear wheel drive | 335 hp | 24 mpg |
| 840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $104,400 | all wheel drive | 335 hp | 24 mpg |
| 840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $94,700 | all wheel drive | 335 hp | 24 mpg |
| M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | $117,000 | all wheel drive | 523 hp | 19 mpg |
| M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | $107,300 | all wheel drive | 523 hp | 19 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) |
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| Safety (33 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Brake Drying | ||||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags (with Head Protection Chamber) | — | — | — | |||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags (with Head Protection Chamber) | — | — | — | |||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Head Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Fixed Headrests | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Head Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Integrated Headrests | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Self-Leveling Headlights | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 523 hp @ 5500 rpm | 523 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 | V8 | V8 |
| Number of Valves | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 32 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (8 features) | ||||||
| Center Differential Type | — | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | — |
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Rear Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | — | — | — |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 378.0/522.0 mi. | 378.0/522.0 mi. | 378.0/522.0 mi. | 378.0/522.0 mi. | 306.0/432.0 mi. | 306.0/432.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 21/29 MPG | 21/29 MPG | 21/29 MPG | 21/29 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (20 features) | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wired) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Speaker System | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||||
| Stereo Power | 408W | 464W | 408W | 464W | 408W | 464W |
| Subwoofer Count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surround Audio | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | ||||||
| Frontseats (22 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Seat Type: Sport | — | — | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Premium Leather | ||||||
| Rearseats (4 features) | ||||||
| Rear Head Room | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||||
| Run Flat Tires | ||||||
| Tire Size | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/30R | 275/30R |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 20 x 9.0 in | 20 x 9.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (11 features) | ||||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 5.0 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Curb Weight | 4156 lbs. | 3902 lbs. | 4266 lbs. | 4012 lbs. | 4691 lbs. | 4427 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in. | 4.8 in. | 4.6 in. | 4.8 in. | 4.9 in. | 5.0 in. |
| Height | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
| Length | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. |
| Turning Circle | 38.2 ft. | 38.2 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. |
| Telematics (9 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Concierge Service | ||||||
| Destination Download | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||||
| Mobile Internet Access | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price difference between the base 2025 8 Series and the top trim?
The 2025 BMW 8 Series pricing starts at $91,700 for the entry-level 840i coupe, scaling up to $117,000 for the highest available trim, likely the M850i variant.
How does the rear legroom impact daily use in the 2025 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
The 29.5 inches of rear legroom is quite limited, meaning the back seats are best reserved for occasional use or smaller passengers rather than routine adult transport.
Does the 2025 BMW 8 Series require premium fuel?
Yes, the fuel requirement specified for the 2025 BMW 8 Series is premium unleaded, which is recommended for optimal engine performance across all trims.
Are there all-wheel-drive options available for the 840i model?
Yes, BMW offers the 840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD, allowing buyers to select an all-wheel-drive system instead of the standard rear-wheel drive for enhanced traction.
How wide is the 2025 BMW 8 Series?
The 2025 BMW 8 Series measures 74.9 inches wide, which contributes to its stable road stance, while its length is 191.2 inches for a substantial visual footprint.
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