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2023 BMW M8 Trims Comparison

2023 M8 trim level differences

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

Which 2023 M8 trim 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.

Compare 2023 M8 trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Foley, AL
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M8 Competition
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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
617 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
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,560 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
Height
53.3 in.
Length
191.8 in.
Wheelbase
111.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
34.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
45.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$105,439
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.41
Depreciation
$38,552
Financing
$15,038
Taxes & Fees
$5,860
Fuel
$16,999
Insurance
$11,706
Maintenance
$11,177
Repairs
$6,107
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Colors

Interior
Sakhir Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Taruma Brown Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Midrand Beige Full Merino, premium leather
Black Merino/Midrand Beige, premium leather/alcantara
Silverstone Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Merino/Sakhir Orange, premium leather/alcantara
Exterior
Aventurin Red Metallic
Alpine White
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey
Black Sapphire Metallic