2021 BMW 8 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2021 BMW 8 Series (20–25 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,300–$4,100
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 | 387 g/mi |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | 439 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 22–23 | 29–30 | 25 | $3,300 | 347–360 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 840i Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 840i Gran Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2021 BMW 8 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2021 BMW 8 Series is rated at 20–25 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2021 BMW 8 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2021 BMW 8 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2021 BMW 8 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,300 to $4,100.