2022 BMW M8 Review

Name: 2022 BMW M8
Brand: BMW

Price: $72,998

BMW M8 Competition Convertible Exterior Shown

Both mind-bending speed and transcontinental comfort are hallmarks of the new 2022 BMW M8 convertible. Especially in its 617-horsepower Competition trim, the M8's breadth of abilities never ceases to impress. If only its interior wasn't so cluttered with buttons, and the trunk space wasn't so affected by the convertible top, we'd have a tough time finding any meaningful competition.

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2022 BMW M8 Review

Pros

Stunning acceleration
Extra performance capabilities do not impinge on luxury
Wide range of colors and options

Cons

Bigger and heavier than competition
Lacks the raw performance of some rivals
Interior is a little button-heavy

What's new

Competition package is now standard
Optional M Carbon bucket seats
Part of the first M8 generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

11/17/2021

The 2022 BMW M8 is the Bavarian automaker's flagship luxury performance car, equipped with a 617-horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and sport-tuned all-wheel-drive system that put it up there with some of the quickest cars on the market. Not only is it quick, the M8 is supremely comfortable thanks to an adaptive suspension setup that goes from racetrack stiff to boulevard cruiser soft at the push of a button.

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2022 BMW M8
Competition Convertible
$72,998
fair price
$318 above market
- 44,815 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
- 8cyl automatic
- CarMax Miami (International Mall) (930 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Doral, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSDZ0C02NCH67157
Stock: 27633452
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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2023 BMW M8
Competition Coupe
$85,998
fair price
$1,086 below market
- 12,658 miles
- 8cyl automatic
- CarMax Melbourne (781 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Melbourne, FL
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Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSAE0C00PCL94943
Stock: 27147512
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Based on the revived 8 Series first introduced in 2019, the BMW M8 is available as a coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe (reviewed separately). The two-door models compete with the Porsche 911 Turbo, Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DB11 and other six-figure grand tourers. How does it stack up against such lofty company? Read our Expert Rating to find out.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Nick Yekikian

Great

8.1

out of 10

We drove the 2022 BMW M8 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience: 0-60, engine & performance

9/10

How does the M8 Convertible drive? Acceleration from a standstill beggars belief. We recorded a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. That's quick enough to dust off most any non-supercar, let alone most convertibles. It also ripped past the quarter mile in only 11.3 seconds at 121.8 mph. Better yet, the M8 convertible in Competition form can deploy that power all day thanks to its impressive all-wheel-drive system.

But the M8 is anything but high-strung. With plenty of low-end torque, its intelligent transmission tuning all but eliminates unnecessary shifts and provides you with ample and immediate power.

That all-wheel-drive system does what it can to offset the M8 convertible's somewhat portly 4,500-pound curb weight. The BMW delivers neck-stretching grip and loads of confidence through medium- and high-speed bends. We wish the steering delivered more feedback, but that's a common complaint with modern BMWs. We weren't particularly fond of the somewhat grabby feel of the carbon-ceramic brakes since that made it tricky to stop smoothly in city traffic. Performance braking is nonetheless impressive. Our test car stopped from 60 mph in a scant 104 feet, and there was no fade after repeated stops.

Comfort: seats, ease of use, and getting in & out

8.5/10

How comfortable is the M8 Convertible? You can't build a grand-touring convertible without offering high levels of comfort and the ability to sustain them over a day's worth of driving. The M8 convertible does exactly that, offering accommodating yet supportive seats, a well-insulated cabin (especially for a convertible) and an exceptional ride.

A smooth ride quality is one of the hallmarks of the M8 Competition convertible, balancing excellent body control with good impact absorption. Only a slightly soft Comfort setting earns a mild demerit. We're very impressed.

The climate control works well but can be difficult to decipher, even if you mainly leave it in auto mode. Activating seat heating or ventilation requires multiple steps, and we found the ventilation, even at its highest setting, to be marginal. We'd also skip the optional Neck Warmer option since the warm air it blows on your neck all but vanishes at speeds over 30 mph.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? Getting into the M8 convertible is relatively easy, so long as you have room to open the long doors. The car's relatively typical ride height means you don't have to plop down much to get in. And once there, the front passenger will have ample room to stretch out and the driver can dial in a near-perfect seating position. Rear passengers won't fare quite as well, but adults can fit for short rides. That's more than can be said for the back seats in a 911.

Typical for higher-end BMWs, there's a lot going on in the M8 convertible. Buttons abound, whether on the steering wheel, the center console or around the shift lever. Some controls, including BMW iDrive, are immediately familiar, while others, such as the climate control and steering wheel-mounted cruise control settings, require a second glance or worse, additional selections on the touchscreen.

In-cabin tech: infotainment & phone integration

8/10

How’s the tech? he M8 has an excellent suite of advanced driver aids and a near state-of-the-art virtual voice assistant emulating Mercedes-Benz's popular MBUX system. Both areas still fall a bit short of what Mercedes offers, but they provide convenience when it comes to easing the burden of rush-hour traffic or turning on your seat ventilation without lifting a finger.

The optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system delivers solid sound and feels worth the price, especially with some competitor systems costing twice as much. It's even effective with the top down at highway speeds. The M8 also comes with onboard navigation that's easy to use. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is included.

Storage: cargo space & space for small items

6.5/10

How’s the storage? It can be tough to criticize the trunk space in a convertible, but the BMW M8 is neither small nor inexpensive. As such, we expected a bit more efficient use of space. With the top up, the M8 has a decent capacity of 12.4 cubic feet. That puts it well ahead of a 911 Turbo Cabriolet (4.5 cubic feet) and the Lexus LC 500 convertible (5.4 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, where both 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.

MPG: gas mileage & fuel economy

8/10

How economical is the M8 Convertible? The EPA estimates that the M8 convertible returns 17 mpg combined (15 city/21 highway). Those numbers are similar to competitors' figures.

In our time with the M8 convertible, we found it easy to both exceed the EPA's estimates as well as come nowhere close to them. For example, over our 115-mile evaluation route, it returned a credible 21.5 mpg in light traffic. But when we turned its 617 hp loose on a few of our favorite roads, the fuel economy hovered just above single digits. A 20.1-gallon fuel tank ensures a highway cruising range in excess of 400 miles.

Value: cost, features & warranty

8/10

Is the M8 Convertible a good value? Value certainly takes on a different meaning for the BMW M8 Competition, with a starting price of $142,500 and an as-tested price nearing $180,000, as well as other cars in this class. Buyers expect a lot for their money, and the M8 convertible delivers with an attractive high-quality interior, plenty of impressive technology and jaw-dropping performance. That performance might be the biggest bargain since almost nothing combines the BMW's mix of comfort and speed for less money.

At four years/50,000 miles apiece, both the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties are typical for the class. You also get three years/36,00 miles of free maintenance. Roadside assistance is a generous four years/unlimited miles.

Wildcard

9.5/10

The strength of the BMW M8 convertible lies in its ability to be effortlessly capable of long highway trips as well as devastatingly quick on a deserted back road. Its performance numbers are brash, but the car is cloaked in a subtlety and refinement to the point where you almost forget how capable this convertible can be. And therein lies the charm of the M8 convertible. It's fast and engaging when you want it most and calm and collected when you need it the most. It's expensive, yes, but it does more things extremely well than most cars do at all.

2022 BMW M8 trim level differences

The 2022 BMW M8 comes as either a coupe or convertible. (The four-door Gran Coupe is reviewed separately.) The M8 was previously available in two trim levels, but BMW has chosen to only bring back the higher-performance Competition model.

Which M8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The BMW M8 returns for 2022 with just one trim level: the Competition, so the choice is made for you. But with that model's 17 extra horsepower, throaty M Sport exhaust system, more aggressive suspension tuning and dedicated Track mode, it's probably the best version of this high-performance luxury car.

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Reliability

The 2022 BMW M8 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 BMW M8

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

BMW M8 Reviews

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Been driving M8 Competition Convertible for a couple of years now. Drove M6 for 8 years. I wish they had just put all the performance features of the M8 Comp in the M6 design and call it good. M6 Convertible looks so much nicer the the M8. Reducing the rear seat leg room, TERRIBLE idea, Who the heck came up with that idea? Rear Wind deflector, put the glass back on there. Can't …

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2022 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

I have own 3 Audis S5,S6, RS5 and a Golf R. All were nice and when I tuned them they all felt fast. But the stock 22 M8 comp coupe is brutally fast. A stage 1 RS5 was fast but the M8 is faster, more solid feeling, handles better and corners sharper. It’s feels heavy which makes it easy to drive, but the power it’s still overwhelming. I’m an average driver and the M8 scares me. It hits a …

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Marshall, 07/15/2023

2022 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

I like everything about it. Power, luxury.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 BMW M8, so we've included reviews for other years of the M8 since its last redesign.

2022 M8 Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$139,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$266/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the M8 models:

Evasion Aid: Helps mitigate an accident by proactively swerving, if appropriate, to avoid a front collision.
Traffic Jam Assistant: Helps keep the car centered in the lane and follows the car in front in stop-and-go traffic.
Active Protection System: Automatically tensions seat belts, closes windows and sunroof, and activates the brakes when it detects an imminent collision.

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Edmunds Expert Rating

Driving experience: 0-60, engine & performance

Comfort: seats, ease of use, and getting in & out

Interior

In-cabin tech: infotainment & phone integration

Storage: cargo space & space for small items

MPG: gas mileage & fuel economy

Value: cost, features & warranty

Wildcard

2022 BMW M8 trim level differences

Which M8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Reliability

Recalls

Warranty

BMW M8 Reviews

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