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2020 BMW 8 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

191.1in long

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191.1 in long111.1 in wheelbase53.0 intall84.1 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 23 convertibles (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 BMW 8 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
840i Gran Coupe RWD, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M8 Competition AWD, M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD, M8 AWD, M8 Gran Coupe AWD191.1 in74.8 in84.1 in53.0 in111.1 in4.8 in39.0 ft
840i RWD191.1 in74.9 in84.1 in52.8 in111.1 in4.8 in19.1 ft to 38.2 ft
840i xDrive AWD191.1 in74.9 in84.1 in52.8 in111.1 in4.8 in19.1 ft to 39.0 ft
840i RWD191.1 in74.9 in84.1 in52.7 in111.1 in4.6 in to 4.8 in38.2 ft
840i xDrive AWD191.1 in74.9 in84.1 in52.7 in111.1 in4.6 in to 4.8 in39.0 ft
M850i xDrive AWD191.2 in74.9 in84.1 in53.0 in111.1 in4.8 in to 5.0 in39.0 ft
M850i xDrive AWD191.2 in74.9 in84.1 in53.0 in111.1 in4.8 in to 5.0 in39.0 ft
2020 BMW 8 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
840i Gran Coupe RWD4,262 lb to 4,769 lb
840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD4,560 lb
840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD4,381 lb to 4,769 lb
840i RWD3,933 lb to 4,769 lb
840i xDrive AWD4,081 lb to 4,769 lb
840i RWD4,211 lb to 4,769 lb
840i xDrive AWD4,356 lb to 4,769 lb
M850i xDrive AWD4,478 lb
M850i xDrive AWD4,736 lb
M8 Competition AWD, M8 AWD4,560 lb
M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD, M8 Gran Coupe AWD4,480 lb
2020 BMW 8 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
840i Gran Coupe RWD, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWDN/A15.5 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in34.7 in
840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M8 Competition AWD, M8 AWD12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in34.7 in
840i RWD, 840i xDrive AWD14.8 cu ft14.8 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in33.6 in
840i RWD, 840i xDrive AWD12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in34.7 in
M850i xDrive AWD14.8 cu ft14.8 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in33.6 in
M850i xDrive AWD12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in34.7 in
M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD, M8 Gran Coupe AWDN/A11.0 cu ft42.1 in29.5 in38.9 in34.7 in

Weight

840i Gran Coupe RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2020 BMW 8 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes72.9 in34.6 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes96.9 in46.6 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes48.9 in82.6 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes96.9 in106.6 in
2020 BMW 8 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes11.9 in31.0 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes23.9 in31.0 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 84.1 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 72.9 in spare length. 34.6 in each side.
  • Door: 23.9 in spare width. 31.0 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size convertible.

Longer than 86% of 23 convertibles (2020).

Median of 23 convertibles (2020): 182.3 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 BMW 8 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 8 Series
BMW M8191.8 in+0.7 in
BMW 8 Series191.1 in-
Bentley Continental GT190.9 inabout the same
Audi A5187.2 in-3.9 in
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class182.3 in-8.8 in
Porsche 911177.9 in-13.2 in

Legroom and headroom

840i Gran Coupe RWD.

Front legroom
42.1 inMore than 41% of 18 convertibles (2020).
Rear legroom
29.5 inLowest of 8 convertibles (2020).
Front headroom
38.9 inMore than 60% of 16 convertibles (2020).
Rear headroom
34.7 inLowest of 8 convertibles (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked