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2021 BMW 8 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD vs 840i Gran Coupe RWD

AWD adds $2,900. Costs $134 more a year in fuel.

$3,701more over 6 years

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840i Gran Coupe RWD840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWDPriceRWD$85,000AWD$87,900Fuel a yearRWD$1,536AWD$1,670Total over 6 yearsRWD$94,216AWD$97,917
Blue: 840i Gran Coupe RWD. Orange: 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2021 BMW 8 Series AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
840i Gran Coupe RWD
840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD
$85,000
$87,900
$2,90025 mpg
23 mpg
$1,536
$1,670
$3,701N/A
840i RWD
840i xDrive AWD
$88,000
$90,900
$2,90025 mpg
23 mpg
$1,536
$1,670
$3,701N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked