2025 BMW 8 Series

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The 8 Series convertible excels at long highway journeys. It has a well-constructed interior and a sublimely comfortable ride. It'll entertain you on a curvy back road and keep up with the competition when you leave a set of stoplights, but this Bimmer simply excels at long-distance comfort.Read full review

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2025 BMW 8 Series Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

rating written byTravis Langness^{Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

Both available engines offer ample performance
Comfortable for long-distance cruising
More cargo room than you might expect
Luxurious and refined interior

Cons

Rear seats aren't of much use
Swoopy styling reduces outward visibility
Getting advanced driver assist tech requires two packages

What's new

BMW makes no significant changes to the 2025 8 Series
Part of the second 8 Series generation introduced for 2019

Overview

When you want your touring to be grand, the BMW 8 Series is ready to travel hastily, and in style. Available as a two-door, four-seat coupe or convertible, the 8 Series is the sportier and more expressive flagship counterpart to the staid and serious 7 Series sedan. Its reason for being is maximum luxury combined with exciting driving dynamics, wrapped in bodywork emphasizing design over practicality. Rumor has it BMW might soon replace the 8 Series with a more affordable 6 Series, so if this is the car you want, don't wait much longer to get it.

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Edmunds spotlight: What is special about the BMW 8 Series?

Made for people with money to spend, the BMW 8 Series represented the pinnacle of luxury and performance when the current-generation model went on sale in 2019. As it did then, the 2025 8 Series comes in three body styles (including the four-door Gran Coupe, which we review separately). Also, in addition to the 840i and M850i models, the car gets the full M division massage when you select the M8 Competition (reviewed separately). Large, powerful, and opulent coupes and convertibles are relatively uncommon today, and to top it off, the 8 Series offers a diverse lineup. That's what makes the 8 Series special.

Competitors to consider

The BMW 8 Series coupe and convertible face few rivals. An equivalent Audi doesn't exist, and Mercedes-Benz has retreated to a lower price class with its latest CLE coupe and convertible models. That leaves the Lexus LC and Mercedes SL as the most likely alternatives to the 8 Series, but they have even less useful back seats than the BMW. The same is true of the Porsche 911 Carrera, but it commands a pretty penny over a BMW 8 Series. Is BMW perfectly positioned with the 8 Series? Read our Expert Rating below to get more insight and details.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.9

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the 8 Series drive? The 840i with the base six-cylinder engine has more than adequate power, and the eight-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth, lightning-fast shifts. At our test track, our 840i convertible test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 4.8 seconds. Dynamic back-road driving from this big grand tourer is impressive too, with relatively flat cornering and impressive braking performance.

There are a few drawbacks to the base 8 Series convertible, including heavy but vague steering, poor throttle calibration at slow speeds, and a lack of braking feel. Those are small gripes when you consider the car's overall aptitude.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the 8 Series? The 840i's ride quality is excellent. The adaptive suspension soaks up almost all road imperfections. It's still smooth sailing even in Sport mode. Combine that with one of the quietest cabins in its class, and you've got a car that begs to be taken on a long road trip. The front seats are very comfortable for hours on end. The rear seats are a bit less comfortable, but they're adequate for small children, which is expected in this class.

The buttons for the climate control are a bit confusing at first, but the air conditioning and heated seats work well. The seat ventilation feature, on the other hand, doesn't provide much cooling effect.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The cabin's look and feel are impressive. The primary controls are well placed and require little attention to operate. But there's little room in the back for anyone other than small children. The seats are essentially two nicely upholstered luggage buckets.

The front seats are highly adjustable, so there's no issue finding an ideal position. Visibility is slightly compromised due to the thick pillars and lack of visual references, but the standard blind-spot warning and surround-view camera system help. Overall, none of these drawbacks are unusual for this class.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The standard audio system is powerful and clear enough that you don't need to bother with the optional (and pricey) Bowers & Wilkins upgrade. But if you're willing to shell out the extra cash, it does provide excellent sound quality, even with the top down. The infotainment system features a crisp, responsive screen and easy-to-navigate menus. Alternatively, you can use voice controls if you don't want to fiddle with the iDrive controller. The system is quite accurate, but because it is cloud-based, it can be slow to respond. All of the 8 Series' advanced driving aids work well.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? It can be tough to criticize the trunk space in a convertible, but the 840i is neither small nor inexpensive. As such, we expected a bit more efficient use of space. With the top up, the trunk has a decent capacity of 12.4 cubic feet. That puts it well ahead of the 911 Cabriolet and the Lexus LC 500 convertible.

But all that capacity vanishes if you'd like to put the top down as you need to deploy a trunk divider, which essentially leaves space for two half-full grocery bags. The rear seats do fold for longer items — assuming the top is up — but the opening is quite narrow.

It's much better on the inside, where both front passengers will find ample room for their personal items, especially in the long, padded door pockets. The rear seats do have anchors for car seats, but they're better used for holding bags and jackets.

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Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The 840i convertible gets an EPA fuel economy estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city/29 highway), which is a bit higher than most rivals. Our test car got 23.4 mpg on our highway-heavy 115-mile evaluation route. That's a bit disappointing considering the bias toward highway driving on our route.

Value

8/10

Is the 8 Series a good value? You're bound to have high expectations when you're shopping for a six-figure convertible, and the 840i delivers. It has premium build quality, along with excellent interior materials. We would avoid the optional glass controls and a few other packages, though, to keep the cost down.

BMW's four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty is average for the class. Three years of free maintenance is a bit less common, however, and it helps the 8 Series' score here.

Wildcard

8/10

At its heart, the 8 Series convertible is a road-trip kind of vehicle. It's quiet as a mouse on the highway and comfortable over any surface. And when the roads get twisty, you can still have quite a bit of fun behind the wheel. This convertible also has plenty of get-up-and-go. Looks are subjective, but the 8 Series feels pretty stately whether you're staring at it in a parking spot or cruising down the coast.

Which 8 Series does Edmunds recommend?

It isn't the fastest or most expensive version of the 8 Series, but we recommend the 840i coupe. Quick enough in a straight line, available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, and equipped with a rakish fixed roof that preserves trunk space, this version of the car offers flexibility and choice. And with the money you'll save over a higher trim, you can upgrade it with extra features.

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BMW 8 Series models

The 2025 BMW 8 Series is available in a coupe or a convertible body style in one of three trims: 840i, 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive. BMW also offers the four-door 8 Series Gran Coupe and high-performance M8 variants in all body styles, but we review those versions of the car separately.

The 840i has a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (335 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic transmission powers the rear wheels in the standard 840i and all four wheels in the 840i xDrive. The M850i xDrive has standard all-wheel drive and the eight-speed automatic, but a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft) lives underneath its hood.

840i
Standard equipment on the 840i includes:

19-inch wheels
Adaptive suspension (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
M Sport differential (can enhance traction during acceleration)
High-performance brakes
Adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation
Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
Power-adjustable, heated front sport seats
Heated sport steering wheel and armrests
Dual-zone climate control
Leather upholstery

Standard technology features and driver aids include:

Digital instrument display
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Connected services including natural voice recognition
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wireless device charging pad
16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

The 840i xDrive includes the equipment listed above but adds all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering (optional on the 840i). The convertible features a power-folding fabric top.

M850i xDrive
Besides a more powerful V8 engine, the M850i xDrive adds:

20-inch wheels
Adaptive sport suspension
Active roll stabilization
Increased top speed limiter
Ventilated front seats

Three option packages are available for all trims, and a performance upgrade package is available for the M850i xDrive.

M Sport Professional package

Black brake calipers
Darkened exterior trim and lighting
Rear spoiler (standard M850i xDrive)

Driving Assistance package

Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the 8 Series and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Driving Assistance Professional package

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the 8 Series back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Front cross-traffic alert

Cooling and High Performance Tire package (M850i only)

Unique 20-inch wheels
High-performance tires
Upgraded engine cooling system

There are a handful of stand-alone options for the 8 Series, including:

Different 19- and 20-inch wheel designs
Rear-wheel steering (840i only)
Carbon-fiber roof (M850i xDrive)
Carbon-fiber exterior trim (M850i xDrive)
Glass interior controls
Ventilated front seats (standard M850i xDrive)
Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system

BMW 8 Series Reviews

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2019 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

BMW owner for years with just about all models under my belt. This car, M850i, is by far my favorite. Power, sound, comfort, ease of use and looks. Highly recommend this car.

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RayL, 03/13/2020

2019 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

Came from many BMW and other sport/luxury cars, last one was the 650i xdrive. The m850i is a fantastic integration of super powerful sport car and civilized GT touring machine. While expensive, a lot of discounts are available, putting it well below the competition. Totally satisfied!

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Chip, 01/26/2022

2019 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

Smart, sexy, and smooth as silk. Traded in my 2015 650x Convertible. Its the way it makes you feel..which is WOW every time I push the start button and OH WOW everytime I push the accelerater pedal down. I couldn't be happier.

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Jaguarpaw, 01/09/2023

2019 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

Power and luxury. If you want the top of the line eye catching BMW with all the tech, and love performance, and want a beautiful coupe instead of an SUV, this is your car.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 BMW 8 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 8 Series since its last redesign.

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2025 BMW 8 Series Features & Specs

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

840i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$100,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$198/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the 8 Series include:

Back-up camera
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the BMW 8 Series a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 8 Series both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 8 Series gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 15 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the 8 Series has 12.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW 8 Series. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 BMW 8 Series?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 BMW 8 Series:

BMW makes no significant changes to the 2025 8 Series
Part of the second 8 Series generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW 8 Series reliable?

To determine whether the BMW 8 Series is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 8 Series. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 8 Series's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 BMW 8 Series a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 BMW 8 Series is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 8 Series and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 8 Series gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 15 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 8 Series is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 BMW 8 Series?

The least-expensive 2025 BMW 8 Series is the 2025 BMW 8 Series 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $100,500.

Other versions include:

840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $100,500
840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $103,500
M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $116,000

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What are the different models of BMW 8 Series?

If you're interested in the BMW 8 Series, the next question is, which 8 Series model is right for you? 8 Series variants include 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A), 840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A), and M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of 8 Series models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2025 BMW 8 Series 840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.89 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

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