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2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Trims Comparison

2021 M8 Gran Coupe trim level differences

The 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe is a coupe-style high-performance sedan. Power comes by way of a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (600 horsepower, 553 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Opting for the Competition Package bumps that up to 617 hp, though torque remains the same.

Notable M8 Gran Coupe standard features include:

  • 20-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • LED headlights
  • Apple CarPlay (with wireless integration) and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.25-inch central touchscreen
  • Frontal collision mitigation system (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)

The 2021 M8 Gran Coupe is available with a handful of options, including:

  • Competition package
    • M sport exhaust system
    • Different wheels
    • Revised suspension for improved handling
    • Track drive mode that sets up the car for optimum track-based performance
  • Driving Assistance package
    • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
    • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
    • Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the M8 Gran Coupe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driving Assistance Professional package (requires Driving Assistance package)
    • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Night vision with pedestrian detection
  • Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes (can provide better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving)

Which 2021 M8 Gran Coupe trim does Edmunds recommend?

This is an easy one. Starting this year, the car is only available in a single trim level: M8 Gran Coupe. We also suggest opting for the Driving Assistance package and Driving Assistance Professional package since they include a number of useful driver aids including adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring.

Compare 2021 M8 Gran Coupe trims side-by-side

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San Antonio, TX
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M8 Gran Coupe Base
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
optional
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
600 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
4.4 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/35R20 (FRONT) 285/35R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
302 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
42.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,480 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.5 in.
Height
55.9 in.
Length
200.9 in.
Wheelbase
119.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$97,589
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.3
Depreciation
$28,835
Financing
$11,100
Taxes & Fees
$4,055
Fuel
$16,576
Insurance
$12,185
Maintenance
$16,012
Repairs
$8,826
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Colors

Interior
Silverstone Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Midrand Beige Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Merino/Midrand Beige, premium leather/alcantara
(Ind) Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone Extended Merino, premium leather
Taruma Brown Full Merino, premium leather
Sakhir Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Bluestone Metallic
Barcelona Blue Metallic
Motegi Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
Ametrin Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Alpine White
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Almandin Brown II Metallic
Brands Hatch Grey Metallic