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2023 BMW 8 Series
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Review and specifications

2023 BMW 8 Series

The 8 Series returns as a luxury four-door coupe or convertible. The 8 is a resurrected series that was BMW's flagship coupe in the 1990s, designated as the 840i and 850i. It's meant to compete with other six-figure boutique cruiser-type cars, offering a mix of pampering, high tech, power, and exclusivity. For 2019, the 8 has a turbocharged V8 engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. We found that combo to be super-slick, punchy, and relatively fuel-efficient in the 7 Series we tested. The 8 Series promises a combination of luxury and high tech wrapped in a sporty, stylish silhouette.

Market value
$56,025
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2023
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$56,025
Retail value range
$44,800 - $86,075
Original MSRP range
$87,500 - $144,900
Trade-in range
$41,305 - $77,405

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
191 in
Width
75 in
Height
53 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Weight
4,480 lb
Maximum load
770 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About BMW

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

Vehicle ID: 23984 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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