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Used 2020 BMW M8 Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 BMW M8 is a high-performance version of the 8 Series. It comes as a coupe or convertible. (The four-door Gran Coupe is reviewed separately.) Like most current BMW M models, the M8 is available in two trims: the standard version and the higher-performance Competition.

Both come with a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The base power output is 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The Competition is slightly more powerful at 617 hp.

M8
Notable standard features include:

  • 20-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • LED headlights
  • M Sport seats
  • Leather upholstery

It also comes with:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.25-inch central touchscreen
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Competition
Has the same standard features but adds performance and appearance upgrades such as:

  • M Sport exhaust system
  • Different wheels
  • Black exterior trim
  • Revised suspension for better handling
  • Track drive mode that sets up the car for optimum track-based performance

Options available on both trims include:

  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Traffic-adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the M8 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Semi-automated steering for certain roads and conditions
  • Night vision with pedestrian detection
  • Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system
  • M carbon-ceramic brakes

Which M8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

It might not seem like much of a difference on paper, but the revised suspension, as well as the extra horsepower, of the Competition have won us over. To that, we'd add the carbon-ceramic brakes as well as the upgraded Bowers & Wilkins audio system. The Driving Assistance Professional package is a nice-to-have because of its surround-view camera system and front and rear parking sensors.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
M8 Base
M8 Competition
Vehicle
Base
4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

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

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,560 lb.
4,560 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.1 in.
75.1 in.
Height
53.3 in.
53.3 in.
Length
191.8 in.
191.8 in.
Wheelbase
111.3 in.
111.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.4 cu. ft.
12.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.5 in.
29.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$92,727
$92,115
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.24
$1.23
Depreciation
$28,394
$27,564
Financing
$9,920
$9,990
Taxes & Fees
$3,837
$3,863
Fuel
$19,480
$19,480
Insurance
$7,359
$7,481
Maintenance
$15,088
$15,088
Repairs
$8,649
$8,649
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Colors

Colors

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