2025 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive

Price Range: $107,300 - $117,000

Very Good

Luxury sport coupes tend to focus on either comfort or performance. The BMW 8 Series is remarkable for its ability to deliver both in abundance. On top of that, the interior is elegantly modern and offers plenty of technology features. Choosing between it and the venerable Porsche 911 will be tough.Read full review

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$100,448

Prices based on sales in VA thru 2/23/26

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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

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

2/20/2026

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.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$229/mo

$153/mo

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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

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Travis Langness

Very Good

7.2

out of 10

We drove the 2025 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.

Driving experience

7.6/10

How does the BMW 8 Series drive? We have high expectations for this segment when it comes to performance, and the 8 Series meets or exceeds them. We tested the M850i coupe at our test track and it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.

The brakes are touchy at low speeds, so you'll occasionally make an inelegant stop. Otherwise, the 8 Series is extraordinarily easy to drive, from the everyday commute to its high limits. Standard all-wheel drive, controlled body roll, and accurate, responsive steering encourage you to drive harder.

What's most impressive, however, is that the 8 Series somehow offers this superb overall performance while still being comfortable. The customary sacrifices with respect to ride quality and noise are blissfully absent. Adaptive dampers work wonders to absorb bumps and ruts for a better ride than rivals offer. The 8 Series also puts very few demands on the driver in dense city conditions. Apart from iffy visibility, it is easy to drive. Few cars have this kind of flexibility.

It has a good number of driver assistance features, but most of them are optional, including adaptive cruise control, which is ridiculous for a luxury car that costs more than $100,000.

Comfort

6.8/10

How comfortable is the BMW 8 Series? The 8 Series gets all the high marks expected of a fine luxury sport coupe. The front seats are highly adjustable and well shaped for hours of relaxed touring, though the aggressive side bolsters, while adjustable, can be confining. Wind and road noise is impressively silenced, yet you can hear just enough of the burly V8 to be inspired. The climate control system does a very good job of keeping the cabin as heated or cooled as needed.

The climate controls themselves are separate physical controls instead of being baked into a touchscreen, making them easy to use. The same is true for the rest of the cabin's primary controls, which are well placed and require little attention to operate.

Despite the 8 Series' ample exterior dimensions, the back seat is just as tiny and difficult to access as those of other high-end luxury/sport coupes. They'll be iffy even for children.

In-cabin tech

7.6/10

How’s the tech? 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. There are two USB-C ports up front plus a standard wireless charging pad. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless.

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2025 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive pricing in Ashburn, VA

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2025 BMW 8 Series for March

Shopping for a 2025 BMW 8 Series? We've got the insights to help you land a great deal.

Buyers are paying around 5.7% less than the sticker price on the 840i trim, translating to savings of about $5,827.
Special APR rates are a real draw, with promotional financing as low as 1.99% for up to 60 months available for qualified buyers, which shaves off over 4% from the market rate.
Current inventory is limited, particularly for the M850i xDrive trim with just one car available nationwide — consider reaching out to dealers to reserve your vehicle.
Leasing is an option, with payments for the 840i xDrive trim starting at around $1,001 per month, and $6,001 due at signing for a 36-month term.

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Storage & cargo

7/10

How’s storage and cargo? The 8 Series is surprisingly utilitarian. The trunk can accept surprisingly large, bulky cargo. The liftover height for the trunk is low too. Up front, BMW's designers gave the 8 Series a fair number of spaces for holding personal items. Pockets, bins and cupholders are moderately sized, and the rubberized wireless charging pad ensures your phone will stay put.

Value

7.1/10

Is the BMW 8 Series a good value? The 8 Series is remarkably well equipped in its base form, and that's especially true when you compare it to high-end luxury coupes from Mercedes and Porsche. Even if you're generous with options, the 8 Series is a relative bargain.

BMW's basic and powertrain warranties are good for four years/50,000 miles, which is average in the class among German rivals. Complimentary maintenance is offered for three years/36,000 miles, which is increasingly rare in the luxury class.

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MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2025 M850i is 19 mpg combined, which is better than a Mercedes-AMG SL 55 but short of a Porsche 911. That figure is attainable if you have restraint. Most of our test drivers didn't, and our test M850i ended up posting fill-ups in the low teens.

X factor

9/10

The 8 Series has the presence and performance to bring a smile to your face whether you're gazing at it from afar or wringing it out on a fun road or a racetrack. We give it extra points for its ability to satisfy both luxury- and sporty-minded drivers at the touch of a button.

2025 BMW 8 Series trim level differences

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. Compare the 2025 BMW 8 Series trim levels in-depth.

Which 8 Series trim 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.

BMW 8 Series Reviews

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NOTE: This video is about the 2022 BMW 8 Series, but since the 2025 BMW 8 Series is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

2025 BMW 8 Series Features & Specs

Type:

M850i xDrive

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$107,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$229/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 BMW 8 Series has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall.

Recalls

1 recall 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:: 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.

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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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 7.2 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the 8 Series ranges from 12.4 to 14.8 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 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 7.2 out of 10. 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 M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $107,300.

Other versions include:

M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $107,300
M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $117,000