2023 BMW M8

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Both mind-bending speed and transcontinental comfort are hallmarks of the new 2023 BMW M8 convertible. 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.Read full review

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2023 BMW M8 Review

byAlex Nishimoto^{Correspondent
Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007 and has written more than 2,500 car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Alex is a correspondent for Edmunds and has also written for MotorTrend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Super Street, CNET, PRI Magazine, AutoWise and other publications. When he’s not writing about cars, he’s wrenching on his E30-generation BMW 325is, which he’s owned since college and plans to restore one day.}

rating written byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

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

New 12.3-inch central touchscreen
Part of the first M8 generation introduced for 2020

Edmunds Recommended Trim

Our editors recommend the Competition trim for the best balance of features, performance, and value. See why we chose it

Overview

Standard 8 Series too pedestrian for you? The 2023 BMW M8 could be the solution. Positioned as BMW's flagship, the M8 takes all the things that make the regular 8 Series great and amplifies them to a new level of performance. It comes exclusively with a 617-horsepower turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. It's also fitted with an adaptive suspension and a sport-tuned all-wheel-drive system. You can even select a rear-wheel-drive mode should you like going sideways just as much as you like going forward.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2023 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.77 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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BMW sells the M8 as a coupe, convertible or four-door Gran Coupe. The two-door M8s, which are reviewed here, compete with high-performance luxury grand tourers such as the Aston Martin DB11, Bentley Continental GT and Porsche 911 Turbo. Read on for our Expert Rating to find out if the M8 is the right six-figure GT car for you.

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8.1

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Performance

9/10

How does the M8 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

8.5/10

How comfortable is the M8? 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.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The 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. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, both with wireless connectivity, is included.

Storage

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.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the M8 convertible returns 17 mpg combined (15 city/22 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, it returned a credible 21.5 mpg in light traffic over our 115-mile evaluation route. 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

8/10

Is the M8 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.

Which M8 does Edmunds recommend?

BMW makes picking an M8 easy with just one available trim level, the Competition. But to get the most out of it, we recommend opting for the Driving Assistance Professional package, which adds a bounty of driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and lane keeping assistance.

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BMW M8 models

The 2023 BMW M8 comes as either a coupe or convertible. (The four-door Gran Coupe is reviewed separately.) It comes in just one trim level, the Competition, and is powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 good for 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. It sends its power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Feature highlights include:

M8 Competition
Comes well equipped with:

20-inch wheels with performance tires
M Sport exhaust system
Carbon-fiber roof
Track drive mode that sets up the car for optimum track-based performance
Adaptive sport suspension
M Sport differential
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
LED headlights
M Sport seats
Leather upholstery
Carbon-fiber interior trim

It also comes with:

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Harman Kardon sound system with 16 speakers (12 in the convertible)
Configurable digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch central touchscreen
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Options and packages available include:

Driving Assistance package

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)
Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the M8 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Driving Assistance Professional package (requires Driver Assistance package)

Traffic-adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
Lane keeping assistance (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
M carbon bucket seats
M carbon-ceramic brakes
M carbon exterior package

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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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2023 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

A quick note to say I totally agree with the review that says bring back the built in glass rear deflector. I had a 650 convertible before the M8 and while the top looks cooler on the M8 as it’s going up or down (all at once rather than the “Batman” ears look), the lack of the rear deflector “window” makes a HUGE difference. Please bring it back!

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2023 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

My journey started in 2007 with a 2005 6 Series convertible, followed by 2012 & 2014 6 series convertible. I traded for a 2012 Bentley Continental Convertible, followed by 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible. BMW made it easy to trade the Lexus for M8 Competition Convertible. I am literally blown away with it's upgraded technology and unmatched performance. Thank you BMW for perfecting the …

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U-DRAG RACE: BMW M8 Competition vs. Bentley Continental GT Speed | Quarter Mile, Handling & More

Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, two big, powerful and luxurious GTs go head-to-head as the BMW M8 Competition and Bentley Continental GT Speed duke it out at the track.

2023 BMW M8 Features & Specs

Type:

Convertible

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$143,700
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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BMW M8 vs. Porsche 911

The BMW M8 and Porsche 911 Turbo are no doubt very different in design, but they share a similar mission. The 911 Turbo is the grand tourer of the lineup, tuned for long-distance jaunts at relatively high speed. Like the M8, it's comfortable and obscenely powerful, though the BMW sounds better throughout its rev range.

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BMW M8 vs. Lexus LC 500

There's unfortunately no high-performance Lexus LC F to do battle with the M8, but the standard LC 500 is a capable grand tourer in its own right. Packing a 471-hp V8 engine, the LC might be down more than a hundred ponies from the M8 but it won't leave you wanting for power. Its interior also gives the big BMW coupe a run for its money, using high-quality materials and unique, eye-catching design elements.

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BMW M8 vs. Bentley Continental

The Bentley Continental costs close to twice as much than the BMW M8, so is it really fair to compare them? You'd be surprised how well the BMW holds up. The base Continental GT V8 makes less power but is still good for 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. Though the big two-door Bentley knows its way around a winding road, it's more at home on a long stretch of highway. Much of the price difference can be accounted for in the Continental's interior, which exists on another level of luxury.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite M8 safety features:

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.

FAQ

Is the BMW M8 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 M8 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 M8 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the M8 has 12.4 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 M8. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 BMW M8?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 BMW M8:

New 12.3-inch central touchscreen
Part of the first M8 generation introduced for 2020

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Is the BMW M8 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW M8 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the M8. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the M8's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 BMW M8 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 BMW M8 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 M8 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 M8 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 7 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 M8 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 BMW M8?

The least-expensive 2023 BMW M8 is the 2023 BMW M8 Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $143,700.

Other versions include:

Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $143,700

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What are the different models of BMW M8?

If you're interested in the BMW M8, the next question is, which M8 model is right for you? M8 variants include Competition 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of M8 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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