BMW

BMW 8 Series

Price $122,500 – $170,500
Fuel consumption 9.9 – 16.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
Forget about electrification, even mild hybrid technology. The 8 Series coupe and convertible rely on gas-only powertrains. The turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 generates 523 horsepower in M850i xDrive trim, 617 horsepower in M8 Competition trim and 612 horsepower in the Alpina-tuned B8 Gran Coupe. All models feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive as standard. With sharp handling enhanced by four-wheel steering, there’s always fun to be had behind the wheel.

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

What's new in 2024

No major change.

Pros

  • Very high performance
  • Controlled driving and comfort
  • Multimedia interface finally on point
  • Pleasant sound when accelerating

Cons

  • Thermal engines on borrowed time
  • Large pillars that affect visibility
  • Unintuitive virtual dials
  • Brake modulation

Recalls

none