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BMW 8 Series

BMW 8 Series
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 105 versions of the BMW 8 Series (1991–2026), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1991–2026
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
3.0 L to 5.4 L
Power
235 kW (320 PS) to 390 kW (530 PS)
Fuels
Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (European Union)
5.8 L/100 km (WLTP)
Lowest consumption (France)
6.1 L/100 km (WLTP)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
8.3 L/100 km (WLTP)
New registrations in the EU
39,684

What is the BMW 8 Series?

The BMW 8 Series is a grand touring luxury car, offered in the current generation as a coupé, convertible and four-door Gran Coupé. It brings a sleek profile and a more sporting character to long-distance touring, and sits near the top of BMW’s range.

The name first appeared on a high-end coupé in the 1990s and returned for a modern family of body styles. The current generation carries the 8 Series name across three distinct shapes.

BMW 8 Series generations

The first generation, E31, ran from 1991 to 1999. The second generation, comprising G14, G15 and G16, began in 2019 and includes the convertible, coupé and Gran Coupé.

EU figures cover petrol, diesel and hybrid versions, with engine sizes from 3.0 to 4.4 litres and power from 235 kW (320 PS) to 390 kW (530 PS). UK figures list petrol versions, while French figures list petrol and hybrid versions.

How economical is the BMW 8 Series?

The lowest EU fuel-consumption figure for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 5.8 L/100 km on the WLTP test. The UK’s lowest listed WLTP figure is 8.3 L/100 km, while France’s is 6.1 L/100 km.

For the US, the lowest listed figure is 9.4 L/100 km under EPA testing, with a best combined rating of 25 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. WLTP, EPA and NRCan 5-cycle procedures differ, so their results are not directly comparable. EU registrations total 39,684 for 2016–2025. The most registered listed version was a 4.4-litre petrol model with 390 kW (530 PS), recording 5,553 registrations in 2019.

Where is the BMW 8 Series listed?

Official figures cover the EU, UK, France, United States and Canada. EU registrations cover 2016–2025; UK figures cover 2025–2026, and French figures cover 2026. US figures span 1991–2026 and Canadian figures 1995–2026.

Questions and answers

How many BMW 8 Series generations are there?

Two: the E31 first generation from 1991 to 1999, and the G14/G15/G16 second generation, which began in 2019.

What body styles does the current 8 Series come in?

The second generation includes a coupé, convertible and four-door Gran Coupé.

What is the lowest listed BMW 8 Series fuel consumption?

The EU low is 5.8 L/100 km WLTP for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. Other markets use different test procedures.

Which markets have official BMW 8 Series figures?

The EU, UK, France, US and Canada.

8 Series first generation (1991–1999)

BMW 8 Series first generation
Photo: nakhon100 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: E31 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: classic.com, wikipedia.org

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8 Series second generation (since 2019)

BMW 8 Series second generation
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: G14, G15, G16 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, France, and United Kingdom · References: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

European Union 34 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
20254.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.7 L/100 km WLTP245 g/km545
20253.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid7.0 L/100 km WLTP184 g/km374
20253.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8.7 L/100 km WLTP198 g/km339
20253.0 L–Diesel5.8 L/100 km WLTP179 g/km80
20244.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.6 L/100 km WLTP244 g/km742
20243.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid6.6 L/100 km WLTP181 g/km409
20243.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8.5 L/100 km WLTP199 g/km398
20234.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.7 L/100 km WLTP245 g/km886
20233.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid6.7 L/100 km WLTP179 g/km609
20233.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8.7 L/100 km WLTP201 g/km543
20233.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel5.4 L/100 km WLTP181 g/km45
20224.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.7 L/100 km WLTP245 g/km1,006
20223.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid6.5 L/100 km WLTP175 g/km844
20223.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8.6 L/100 km WLTP199 g/km658
20214.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol10.8 L/100 km WLTP249 g/km2,324
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid6.5 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km1,418
20213.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8.5 L/100 km WLTP199 g/km1,379
20213.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel6.8 L/100 km WLTP186 g/km422
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol8.5 L/100 km WLTP202 g/km214
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel5.8 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km153
20214.4 L360 kW (489 PS)Petrol––52
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol––26
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol––26
20213.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid––14
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol–170 g/km4,788
20204.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol–226 g/km3,409
20203.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel–162 g/km3,022
20203.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol–172 g/km303
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid–152 g/km158
20204.4 L360 kW (489 PS)Petrol–214 g/km30
20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid–157 g/km22
20194.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol–224 g/km5,553
20193.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel–162 g/km5,069
20193.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol–171 g/km1,356

United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2025–2026840i M Sport Convertible3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km WLTP195 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Convertible3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km WLTP196 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Coupé (VL) · 840i M Sport Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km WLTP190 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Coupé (VH) · 840i M Sport Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km WLTP191 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Gran Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km WLTP194 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Gran Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km WLTP197 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Convertible4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km WLTP244 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Convertible4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km WLTP249 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Coupé (VL) · M850i xDrive Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km WLTP239 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Coupé (VH) · M850i xDrive Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km WLTP245 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Gran Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km WLTP243 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Gran Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km WLTP250 g/km

France 11 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2026840d xDrive Coupé3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km
2026840d xDrive Coupé3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km
2026840d xDrive Gran Coupé3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km
2026840d xDrive Cabriolet3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km
2026840d xDrive Gran Coupé3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km
2026840i xDrive Gran Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km WLTP192 g/km
2026840i xDrive Cabriolet3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km WLTP192 g/km
2026840i xDrive Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km WLTP192 g/km
2026840i xDrive Gran Coupé3.0 L245 kW (333 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km WLTP195 g/km
2026M850i xDrive Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km WLTP239 g/km
2026M850i xDrive Gran Coupé4.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km WLTP239 g/km

United States 21 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA232 g/km
2025–2026SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA229 g/km
2025–2026SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA283 g/km
2025SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA285 g/km
2023–2024SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA232 g/km
2023–2024SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA284 g/km
2020–2022SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA216 g/km
2022SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA241 g/km
2021–2022SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA224 g/km
2022SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA275 g/km
2022SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA282 g/km
2021SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2021SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA281 g/km
2021SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA273 g/km
2020SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA236 g/km
2020SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA224 g/km
2020SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA241 g/km
2020SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA270 g/km
2020SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA280 g/km
2019SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA269 g/km
2019SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA270 g/km

Canada 10 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026Mid-size · Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle284 g/km
2025Subcompact · Mid-size4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle285 g/km
2022Mid-size · Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle279 g/km
2022Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
2021Subcompact · Mid-size4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km
2021Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle272 g/km
2020Subcompact · Mid-size4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle290 g/km
2020Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle273 g/km
2019Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle270 g/km
2019Subcompact4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle269 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 4 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20183.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel162 g/km1,498
20184.4 L390 kW (530 PS)Petrol223 g/km794
20164.4 L360 kW (489 PS)Petrol215 g/km106
20163.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Diesel148 g/km70

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.