2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Review

Name: 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $34,950 - $53,995

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 840i Sedan Exterior

With the 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe, BMW has created a winner. It has a decent amount of passenger space and utility for people with families. On top of this, you get impressive performance and sleek coupe-like style.

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe model years

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe types

Sedan
M850i xDrive

Pros

Engines are smooth and powerful
Nimble handling for such a big car
Surprisingly usable cargo space
Luxurious and comfortable interior

Cons

Low roofline compromises rear headroom, ease of entry and visibility
Infotainment system takes a long time to master

What's new

New sedan based on the 8 Series coupe
840i and M850i trim levels available
Kicks off the first 8 Series Gran Coupe generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

10/27/2020

Joining BMW's stirring 8 Series coupe and convertible, the 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe adds some convenience to the excitement. Despite its name, the Gran Coupe is indeed a sedan, though with a sloping roofline that has hints of a coupe silhouette. It grows significantly from its two-door sibling, gaining 9 inches in overall length. It's also wider and taller than the two-door, with a less aggressive rake to the front and rear windscreens to improve both headroom and visibility and create a larger and more usable trunk opening.

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2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
840i xDrive Sedan
$34,950
great price
$1,779 below market
- 70,432 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Prime Motors (24 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Arlington, VA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAGV4C02LCD71117
Stock: D71117
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
840i Sedan
$35,888
great price
$4,475 below market
- 34,425 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
- 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- Auto Club of Edison (193 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Edison, NJ
NJ's #1 Car Dealership | Auto Club of Edison | (732) 630-7777| sales@autoclubofedison.com | Edison, NJ| This vehicle is a 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe wit...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAGV2C05LCD57653
Stock: AGM093A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-14-2026

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Rear passengers in particular should be pleased with these changes. The rear-seat room in the 8 Series coupe lies somewhere between "cramped" and "nonexistent," but the Gran Coupe adds 3.4 inches of rear headroom and 7.1 inches of legroom. Rear passengers also get their own air vents, climate controls and USB-C charge ports.

Among other select sport luxury sedans, the 8 Series Gran Coupe is a standout for its balance of performance, comfort and price. It's an impressive rival to the Porsche Panamera and handily dispatches the four-door Mercedes-AMG GT and the Audi S7. If you're looking for an intoxicating blend of excitement, refinement and technology, the 8 Series Gran Coupe should be at the top of your list.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.1

out of 10

We drove the 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the 8 Series Gran Coupe drive? We tested the 840i xDrive, which has all-wheel drive. BMW's turbocharged six-cylinder provides more power than you'll need on a daily basis, and it delivers it in an impressively smooth manner. At the Edmunds test track, our car hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. That's a quick time though typical for a base-engine luxury sedan of this size. Braking performance is strong, but the pedal's lack of finesse can make it hard to consistently stop smoothly.

Around turns, the 8 GC is stable yet deceivingly quick. There's heaps of traction and you don't have to tiptoe around it either. Just mash it and go. Steering effort is light, and the 840i is easy to maneuver around town. The steering doesn't provide much feedback, but it's accurate and complements the very accessible handling capabilities of this car. This is a well-sorted luxury sedan.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the 8 Series Gran Coupe? The 840i strikes a nice balance of comfort and sport. The adaptive suspension's Comfort setting filters out a lot of the ride harshness we experienced in the high-performance M8. The front seats provide a nice amount of support and adjustability. In back, the 8 Series is pretty comfortable, though we'd like the seatbacks to be less upright.

The 840 cabin is well insulated against wind and tire noise. You'll hear the six-cylinder when you rev it out; unfortunately, it doesn't sound as sweet as the M850i's V8. The climate controls aren't very intuitive to use, and the air conditioning lacks the cooling power we'd want for really hot days. Optional seat ventilation is also pretty weak.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? There's plenty of passenger space inside the 8 Series Gran Coupe. Sure, it concedes some headroom because of the sleek roofline. But legroom is abundant, and the driver's seat and steering column have more adjustment range than most of us will know what to do with.

The lower roofline is a bit of a hassle when it comes to getting in and out of the car, particularly the back. It also slightly impedes rear visibility. But if you spring for the Driver Assistance package, the 360-degree camera system and parking sensors eliminate any need to guess.

BMW's iDrive isn't the most intuitive to learn, but once you've become acquainted, it works well and doesn't distract you from the road. The use of a dial controller and touchscreen provides good redundant control, unlike Audi and Porsche, which have gone full touchscreen.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The 8 Series makes a strong showing on the tech front, primarily with an excellent suite of advanced driver aids and capable voice command system. These features fall a bit short of what Mercedes offers, but they prove convenient when it comes to easing the burden of rush-hour traffic or turning on your seat ventilation without lifting a finger.

The standard Harman Kardon audio system delivers solid sound. We don't see any real benefit to upgrading to the pricier Bowers & Wilkins systems. The 840i also comes with onboard navigation that's easy to use. Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is also included, and Android Auto is finally rolling out as a late addition on the 8 Series. Our test car had four USB ports and two 12-volt power ports.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? With trunk space of 15.5 cubic feet, the Gran Coupe slots between the AMG GT and Porsche Panamera. Helping matters out are the 40/20/40-split rear seats that fold nearly flat via the trunk-mounted releases. The low liftover height (it's lower than the AMG GT's and Panamera's) and hands-free trunk function make loading groceries easier if your hands are full.

In-cabin storage is a bit lacking, but the available areas including the center armrest and glovebox are more usefully sized. If car seats are a part of your life, rest assured that the Gran Coupe has you covered. It has an abundance of backseat space and easy-to-access car seat anchors.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The 840 Gran Coupe with all-wheel drive has an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined (20 city/27 highway). That's slightly more fuel-efficient than the Panamera 4 (22 mpg combined) or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 (21 mpg combined).

We averaged 22.5 mpg over 600 miles of mixed driving, which is an indication that the EPA figures are realistic. Traffic was particularly light due to the 2020 pandemic, but it's still a good indication the 840 is one of the more efficient models in its class.

Value

8/10

Is the 8 Series Gran Coupe a good value? You might have a hard time believing a $100,000 car could be considered a "good value," but hear us out. Within this class, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe actually comes in around $12,000 less than its closest competitor without any compromise in performance or build quality. Cabin design will always have an element of subjectivity, but we think the BMW's is as solid as any, even if it's not designed to elicit as much luxury.

BMW's warranty and ownership perks are better than most, too. The basic and powertrain warranties align with other German makes at four years/50,000 miles, with a generous 12-year rust-through warranty and roadside assistance for four years. BMW is also the only one in this class that offers complimentary maintenance for three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

9/10

Sure, the 840i is down almost 300 hp compared to the M8, but it is still rewarding and fun to drive. It also devours curvy roads with surprising ease. The beauty of all this is you don't really give up much by adding two extra doors. This coupe-style sedan has style to draw the right kind of attention plus genuine space for family or friends.

2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe trim level differences

The 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is a five-passenger sedan that is available in three trim levels: 840i (rear-wheel drive), 840i xDrive (all-wheel drive) and M850i xDrive. The high performance BMW M8 Gran Coupe is covered in a separate review. Compare the 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe trim levels in-depth.

Which 8 Series Gran Coupe trim does Edmunds recommend?

Stick with the 840i. It has strong performance and nearly all of the features of the more expensive M850i. As for optional extras, make sure to get the Driving Assistance package since it has the latest safety and convenience features you're going to want on a high-end luxury sedan.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 6 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

6 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V644000
Manufactured from:: 2019-02-21 to 2020-07-28
Number of vehicles affected:: 145102
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Defect Consequence:: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Recall Number:: 24V576000
Number of vehicles affected:: 105588
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Defect Consequence:: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 21V096000
Number of vehicles affected:: 13858
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive Vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 21V062000
Number of vehicles affected:: 901
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 20V164000
Number of vehicles affected:: 3316
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Defect Consequence:: If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 19V684000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: Toyota: 1
Manufactured from:: 2018-09-06 to 2019-08-28
Number of vehicles affected:: 257473
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Defect Consequence:: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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2020 8 Series Gran Coupe Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

840i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$84,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$177/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the 8 Series Gran Coupe models:

Side Collision Avoidance: Warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing.
Traffic Jam Assistant: Helps keep the car centered in the lane and follows the car in front in stop-and-go traffic.
Active Protection System: Automatically tensions seat belts, closes the windows and sunroof, and activates the brakes when it detects an imminent collision.

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