2020 BMW 8 Series Review

Price Estimate: $28,027 - $33,813

BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible Exterior Shown

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8.0

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It may have lots of sports-car-like characteristics, but the 2020 8 Series is truly a grand tourer at heart. The base 8 Series Convertible, the 840i, excels at long highway journeys with its well-constructed interior and 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.

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BMW 8 Series model years

BMW 8 Series for Sale

BMW 8 Series types

Convertible
M850i xDrive
Coupe

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
Styling reduces outward visibility

What's new

Six-cylinder 840i added to the lineup
Android Auto compatibility coming later in the model year
Part of the second 8 Series generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

2/16/2021

Introduced last year, the BMW 8 Series immediately won us over with its richly detailed cabin, serene ride and spacious accommodations. But its driving dynamics truly floored us. The 8 Series handles better than a vehicle this size ought to, and its twin-turbo V8 pumps out an unyielding amount of thrust. Now, for 2020, BMW has put another engine option under the hood: a turbocharged six-cylinder.

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2020 BMW 8 Series
840i xDrive Coupe
$47,284
- 27,964 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- BMW of Silver Spring (29 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Silver Spring, MD
2020 BMW 8 Series 840i Mineral White MetallicLeather Seats, Active Blind Spot Detection, Active Driving Assistant, Aerodynamic Kit, Anthracite Headli...
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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 (21 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAAE4C00LBP64056
Stock: T60744B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-26-2026
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2020 BMW 8 Series
840i xDrive Coupe
$38,995
- 88,801 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- Autos Direct of Fredericksburg (54 mi away)
- Free home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Fredericksburg, VA
2020 BMW 8 SERIES 840i with powerful 3.0L TWINPOWER TURBO DOHC I-6 24V engine and driven only 88801 miles! Fully loaded and much more! CARFAX CERTIFIE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
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 (21 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBAAE4C08LCD21201
Stock: D19693
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2026

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Big luxury sport coupes like the 8 Series just beg for a V8, but there is hope for this new six-cylinder 840i version. We've tested this engine in a bunch of other BMW products, and each time we've come away pleased with its silky smooth power delivery and high fuel economy. The 840i won't offer the pin-you-to-your-seat acceleration of the V8-powered M850i, but BMW says the coupe manages a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time when you opt for all-wheel drive. If these times bear out, the 8 Series would be a bit quicker than some of its V8-powered competition.

With an as-new starting price well under the six-figure mark, the 8 Series now appeals to a wider set of buyers. In its less expensive guise, the 840i provides a more luxurious experience for shoppers who previously would have considered sports cars such as the Porsche 718 Cayman and BMW Z4. The more powerful M850i, meanwhile, offers an ideal grand-touring car experience at a lower price point than rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Aston Martin Vantage.

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8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2020 BMW 8 Series 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 drive? With the base six-cylinder engine, the 840i has more than adequate power and the eight-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth, lightning-fast shifts. At our test track, this big, heavy convertible made it from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, which is no small feat. 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. Overall, those are small gripes when you consider the aptitude of this long, weighty convertible.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the 8 Series? The ride quality in the 840i is excellent. The adaptive suspension soaks up almost all road imperfections, and even in Sport mode, it's still smooth sailing. Combine that with one of the quietest cabins in its class, and the 840i begs to be taken on a long road trip. The optional seat comfort package adds front seats that can adjust seat depth, width of bolsters, and lumbar support, all of which make for a very comfortable place to sit 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 used for the climate control are a bit confusing at first, but the air conditioning and heated seats work extremely well. The ventilated seats are less impressive, losing effectiveness over a short period of time.

Interior

7.5/10

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 with practice, some users might prefer the available gesture controls. Thanks to ample shoulder room, you won't bump your passenger as you swipe to change songs. 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, but the standard blind-spot monitoring and surround-view camera system help. Overall, none of these drawbacks are unusual for this class.

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. Even if you're willing to shell out the extra cash, it doesn't provide excellent sound quality. 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 it can be slow to respond because it is cloud-based.

All advanced driving aids work well but some are reasonably priced options. Wireless Apple CarPlay is standard, and BMW says Android Auto capability will — finally — come standard later in the year.

Storage

8/10

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 offers a decent capacity of 12.4 cubic feet. That puts it well ahead of a 911 Cabriolet (4.6 cubic feet) and the Lexus LC 500 convertible (3.4 cubic feet).

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, and front passengers will find ample room for their personal effects, 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.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Fuel economy with the base six-cylinder engine in the 8 Series, at an EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined, is better than average for the class. During our 120-mile evaluation loop, we returned 23.4 mpg. That's a bit disappointing considering our highway-heavy route.

Value

8/10

Is the 8 Series a good value? When you're shopping for a six-figure convertible, you're bound to have high expectations, and the 8 Series delivers. It has premium build quality, along with excellent interior materials. But we would avoid the optional glass controls and a few other price packages, such as the $3,400 sound system and the $5,000 matte paint job on our test car, to bring the cost down.

BMW's four-year/50,000-mile warranty is average for the class, as is its rust warranty for 12 years/unlimited miles. Three years of free maintenance is a bit less common, however, and it helps the 8 Series' score here.

Wildcard

8.5/10

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.

2020 BMW 8 Series trim level differences

The 2020 BMW 8 Series is offered in three trims: 840i, 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive. All are available in either a coupe or convertible body style. (There's also a four-door 8 Series Gran Coupe, which is reviewed separately.) Compare the 2020 BMW 8 Series trim levels in-depth.

Which 8 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's nothing wrong with the 840i per se, but the 8 Series really shines with more power. That's why we'd go with the M850i xDrive, even though it costs quite a bit more. The 8 Series is a properly luxurious grand tourer and should have an engine to match. As for options, the Driving Assistance Professional package doesn't cost much money and makes highway cruising easier.

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Reliability

The 2020 BMW 8 Series has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 5 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

5 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

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:: 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 Features & Specs

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Convertible

Trim:

840i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$97,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$183/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

Our experts like the 8 Series models:

Frontal Collision Warning: Alerts the driver if a front collision is imminent. The system applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
Lane Departure Warning: Alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to wander out of its marked lanes.
Active Guard: Detects an imminent collision and then pre-tensions seat belts, closes the windows, and keeps the brakes applied to prevent a secondary collision.

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