BMW 8 Series
The BMW 8 Series is a mighty elegant automobile no matter how many doors it has—two or four. A convertible is also offered. Priced from just over $122,000, the 8 Series comes standard with a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine producing 523 horsepower. If you select the high-performance M8 Competition, output is cranked up to 617 horsepower and acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes a mere three seconds.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 78% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 70% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2022
New Alpina B8 Gran Coupe version
Pros
- Elegant silhouette
- Exceptional performance
- Impressive behavior on the road (M8)
- Efficient iDrive infotainment system
Cons
- Limited visibility
- Uncomfortable front seats (M8)
- Confusing virtual display
- Abrupt braking
Competitors
Recalls
none