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Used 2023 BMW 8 Series Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 BMW 8 Series comes in either coupe or convertible body styles in three trims: 840i, 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive. There's also a four-door 8 Series Gran Coupe and high-performance M8, which we review separately. Features listed below are based on BMW's latest information, but supply chain issues may alter availability throughout the year.

The 840i models use a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (335 horsepower, 368 lb-ft of torque). The standard 840i is rear-wheel-drive, while the 840i xDrive is all-wheel-drive. The M850i xDrive is also all-wheel-drive and uses a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic is standard on all trims.

840i
Comes well equipped with features such as:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension
  • M Sport differential (can enhance traction during acceleration)
  • High-performance brakes
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
  • Power trunklid
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • Power-adjustable, heated front sport seats
  • Heated sport steering wheel and armrests
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Multi-color ambient cabin lighting

Standard technology features and driver aids include:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Digital instrument display
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the 4 Series and the car in front)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

The 840i xDrive comes standard with the above equipment but adds all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering (optional on the 840i), and convertibles come equipped with a folding fabric top.

M850i xDrive
Besides the more powerful V8 engine, additional features include:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned transmission
  • Adaptive sport suspension
  • Active roll stabilization
  • Increased top speed limiter
  • Ventilated front seats

Two option packages are available for all trims, and a performance upgrade package is offered for the M850i xDrive.

  • Driving Assistance package
    • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the 8 Series and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
    • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Front cross-traffic warning
  • Cooling and High Performance Tire package (M850i only)
    • 20-inch wheels
    • High-performance tires
    • Upgraded engine cooling system

There are a handful of stand-alone options for the 840i, including ventilated front seats, rear-wheel steering, a Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system, various wood and metal interior accents, a gear selector and select controls in faceted glass, and different 19- and 20-inch wheel designs. The same options are available for the M850i (some are standard features), as well as a carbon-fiber roof and carbon-fiber exterior trim.

Which 8 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base 840i trim is more than enough for the majority of drivers. As much as we love the M850i's burly V8 engine, we suggest making the leap to the high-performance M8 if you're seeking real thrills. We'd also suggest adding one or both of the optional Driver Assistance packages.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Corona, CA
Vehicle
8 Series 840i
8 Series 840i xDrive
8 Series 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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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
Not available
Not available
Not available
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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
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
245/35R20 (FRONT) 275/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
20 X 8.0-in (Front) 20 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted 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
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 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)
378 / 522 miles
378 / 522 miles
306 / 432 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.2 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,156 lb.
4,266 lb.
4,691 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
Height
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
Length
191.2 in.
191.2 in.
191.2 in.
Wheelbase
111.1 in.
111.1 in.
111.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.4 cu. ft.
12.4 cu. ft.
12.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 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
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.5 in.
29.5 in.
29.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$94,583
$99,252
$110,612
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.26
$1.32
$1.47
Depreciation
$33,781
$36,686
$40,631
Financing
$11,171
$12,089
$13,544
Taxes & Fees
$5,795
$6,247
$7,024
Fuel
$16,924
$16,924
$21,364
Insurance
$10,214
$10,214
$10,214
Maintenance
$9,957
$9,957
$10,700
Repairs
$6,741
$7,135
$7,135
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/Black M Piping, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/Black M Piping, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Full Merino, premium leather
Night Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Cognac Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino w/Black M Piping, premium leather
Exterior
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Alpine White
Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic