BMW 8 Series second generation

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The BMW 8 Series second generation (since 2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 40 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G14, G15, G16 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,840–5,080 mm RDW	4,860–5,080 mm TC	4,843–5,072 mm
Width	1,900–1,930 mm RDW	1,900–1,930 mm TC	1,902–1,932 mm
Height	1,340–1,410 mm RDW	1,350–1,400 mm TC	1,341–1,397 mm
Wheelbase	2,820–3,020 mm RDW	2,820–3,030 mm TC	2,822–3,023 mm
Front track	1,619–1,635 mm ASTRA	1,630 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,642–1,693 mm ASTRA	1,640–1,670 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,705–2,025 kg RDW	1,965–2,163 kg TC	1,830–1,941 kg
Mass in running order	1,805–2,125 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,225–2,600 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	420 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	340–453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,294–2,832 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	66–68 L
Performance
Top speed	250 km/h RDW	–	250 km/h
Torque	500–750 Nm ASTRA	–	500–750 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R19, 275/35R19, 245/35R20, 275/30R20, 245/45R18, 275/40R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	87.0% (86.0–88.0)	92.2%	4,220
4–5 years	87.9% (86.9–88.8)	91.0%	4,310

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	23.8%	22.4%
Brakes	2.8%	13.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	1.9%	6.0%
Body, chassis and structure	1.6%	0.9%
Lights and electrics	1.3%	4.5%
Wheels	1.2%	0.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

22 complaints for model years 2019–2024. 1 crash

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 40 versions of the BMW 8 Series second generation

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European Union 18 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 version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2025	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	10.6–10.8 L/100 km WLTP	244–249 g/km	5,503
2021–2025	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	6.5–7.0 L/100 km WLTP	173–184 g/km	3,654
2021–2025	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8.5–8.7 L/100 km WLTP	198–201 g/km	3,317
2025	3.0 L	–	Diesel	5.8 L/100 km WLTP	179 g/km	80
2021–2023	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	5.4–5.8 L/100 km WLTP	169–181 g/km	198
2021	3.0 L	235 kW (320 PS)	Diesel	6.8 L/100 km WLTP	186 g/km	422
2021	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	8.5 L/100 km WLTP	202 g/km	214
2021	4.4 L	360 kW (489 PS)	Petrol	–	–	52
2021	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	–	–	26
2021	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	–	–	26
2021	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	–	–	14
2019–2020	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	–	170–171 g/km	6,144
2018–2020	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	–	223–226 g/km	9,756
2018–2020	3.0 L	235 kW (320 PS)	Diesel	–	162 g/km	9,589
2020	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	–	172 g/km	303
2020	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	–	152 g/km	158
2020	4.4 L	360 kW (489 PS)	Petrol	–	214 g/km	30
2020	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	–	157 g/km	22

United Kingdom 8 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 version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026840i M Sport Convertible	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.5–8.6 L/100 km WLTP	195–196 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Coupé (VL) · 840i M Sport Coupé	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km WLTP	190 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Coupé (VH) · 840i M Sport Coupé	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.3 L/100 km WLTP	191 g/km
2025–2026840i M Sport Gran Coupé	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.5–8.6 L/100 km WLTP	194–197 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Convertible	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.7–10.9 L/100 km WLTP	244–249 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Coupé (VL) · M850i xDrive Coupé	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.7 L/100 km WLTP	239 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Coupé (VH) · M850i xDrive Coupé	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km WLTP	245 g/km
2025–2026M850i xDrive Gran Coupé	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.7–11.0 L/100 km WLTP	243–250 g/km

France 8 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2026840d xDrive CoupÃ©	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	6.1–6.5 L/100 km WLTP	160–169 g/km
2026840d xDrive Gran CoupÃ©	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	6.1–6.5 L/100 km WLTP	160–169 g/km
2026840d xDrive Cabriolet	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	6.5 L/100 km WLTP	169 g/km
2026840i xDrive Gran CoupÃ©	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4–8.6 L/100 km WLTP	192–195 g/km
2026840i xDrive Cabriolet	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km WLTP	192 g/km
2026840i xDrive CoupÃ©	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km WLTP	192 g/km
2026M850i xDrive CoupÃ©	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km WLTP	239 g/km
2026M850i xDrive Gran CoupÃ©	4.4 L	390 kW (530 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km WLTP	239 g/km

United States 3 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–2026SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	232–241 g/km
2020–2026SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA	216–232 g/km
2019–2026SIDI	4.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	269–285 g/km

Canada 3 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2022–2026Mid-size · Subcompact	4.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.0–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	279–284 g/km
2020–2025Subcompact · Mid-size	4.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.0–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	281–290 g/km
2019–2022Subcompact	4.4 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	269–273 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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