2026 BMW 8 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- M850i xDrive AWD, 523 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 18 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 19 of 33 coupes (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M850i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 530 lb-ft | 4,427 lb | 236 | 8.5 | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $110,500 |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,696 lb | 223 | 9.0 | 3.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $110,500 |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,478 lb | 234 | 8.6 | 3.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $110,500 |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,736 lb | 221 | 9.1 | 4.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $120,300 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $94,500 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $97,500 |
| 840i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 340 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $94,500 |
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $94,500 |
| 840i Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $94,500 |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $97,500 |
| 840i Convertible RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $104,500 |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $107,500 |
| M850i Edition M Heritage Gran Coupe xDrive | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,453 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $130,400 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 8 | 335 hp | 840i Coupe RWD | $94,500 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 4 | 523 hp | M850i xDrive AWD | $110,500 | +$16,000 | $2,021 | +$421 |
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 | $94,500 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 840i RWD: 335 hp, 24 mpg, $94,500. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
8 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW 8 Series: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 BMW 8 Series.
| Measure | 2026 BMW 8 Series | 2026 Lexus LC |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M850i xDrive AWD | LC 500 RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 471 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,427 lb | 4,340 lb |
| hp per ton | 236 | 217 |
| lb per hp | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| MSRP | $110,500 | $100,850 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree