2022 BMW 8 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.0s
- M8 Competition AWD, 617 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 24% of 17 convertibles (2022).
- Horsepower: top 30% of 17 convertibles (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,560 lb | 271 | 7.4 | 3.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 612 hp | 590 lb-ft | 4,831 lb | 253 | 7.9 | 3.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $139,900 |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,478 lb | 234 | 8.6 | 3.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $99,900 |
| Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L | 612 hp | N/A | 4,648 lb | 263 | 7.6 | 3.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $139,900 |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,758 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 3.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $99,900 |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,736 lb | 221 | 9.1 | 3.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $109,400 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $87,900 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $87,900 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $97,300 |
| 840i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $85,000 |
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $85,000 |
| 840i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $94,400 |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6 | 335 hp | 840i Gran Coupe RWD | $85,000 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 3 | 523 hp | M850i xDrive AWD | $99,900 | +$14,900 | $1,920 | +$384 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 612 hp | Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD | $139,900 | +$40,000 | $2,021 | +$485 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 617 hp | M8 Competition AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 13 | 840i RWD | $85,000 | 3.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 840i RWD: 335 hp, 25 mpg, $85,000. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
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What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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