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Used 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is a five-passenger sedan that is available in three trim levels: 840i (rear-wheel drive), 840i xDrive (all-wheel drive) and M850i xDrive. The high performance BMW M8 Gran Coupe is covered in a separate review.

The 840i Gran Coupe comes well appointed. Standard feature highlights include:

  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (335 horsepower, 368 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (enhance ride comfort and handling)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Power rear sunshade
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats, armrest and steering wheel

It also comes with these technology and safety features:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Navigation system
  • Satellite radio
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Automatic high beams
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

The 840i xDrive Gran Coupe is similarly equipped, but adds:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Four-wheel steering (enhances the vehicle's maneuverability)

The M850i xDrive Gran Coupe turns up the performance quotient with:

  • Turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • A higher top speed
  • Ventilated front seats

Notable options include:

  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Carbon-fiber roof (M850i only)
  • Glass-trimmed switchgear
  • Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system
  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • External camera recorder
    • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
    • Automated parking system
    • Blind-spot monitor (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which 8 Series Gran Coupe trim does Edmunds recommend?

Stick with the 840i. It has strong performance and nearly all of the features of the more expensive M850i. As for optional extras, make sure to get the Driving Assistance package since it has the latest safety and convenience features you're going to want on a high-end luxury sedan.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
8 Series Gran Coupe 840i
8 Series Gran Coupe 840i xDrive
8 Series Gran Coupe M850i xDrive
Vehicle
840i xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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M850i xDrive
4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
335 hp @ 5,000 rpm
335 hp @ 5,000 rpm
523 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
368 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
368 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
4.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18 (FRONT) 275/40R18 (REAR)
245/45R18 (FRONT) 275/40R18 (REAR)
245/35R20 (FRONT) 275/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
20 X 8.0-in (Front) 20 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 29 / 24 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 522 miles
360 / 486 miles
306 / 450 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.4 ft.
41.4 ft.
41.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,262 lb.
4,381 lb.
4,758 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
5.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.1 in.
76.1 in.
76.1 in.
Height
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.4 in.
Length
200.2 in.
200.2 in.
200.3 in.
Wheelbase
119.0 in.
119.0 in.
119.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.5 cu. ft.
15.5 cu. ft.
15.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$71,664
$75,775
$82,547
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.96
$1.01
$1.1
Depreciation
$21,872
$24,453
$26,682
Financing
$6,117
$6,491
$7,320
Taxes & Fees
$2,434
$2,572
$2,878
Fuel
$13,803
$14,401
$16,565
Insurance
$5,877
$5,877
$6,976
Maintenance
$13,387
$13,332
$13,477
Repairs
$8,174
$8,649
$8,649
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/BlackM Piping, premium leather
(Ind) Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Vernasca, premium leather
Cognac Vernasca, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Vernasca, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/BlackM Piping, premium leather
(Ind) Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Vernasca, premium leather
Cognac Vernasca, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Vernasca, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/BlackM Piping, premium leather
(Ind) Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
(Ind) Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Bluestone Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Barcelona Blue Metallic
Sonic Speed Blue
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Barcelona Blue Metallic
Sonic Speed Blue
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Barcelona Blue Metallic
Sonic Speed Blue
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic