2021 BMW 8 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
200.2in long
- 16 ft 8.2 in. 5.09 m.
- 74.8 in wide, 55.2 in tall.
- 840i Gran Coupe RWD. Lengths: 191.1 in to 200.3 in.
- Full-size sedan.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 200.2 in | 74.8 in | 84.1 in | 55.2 in | 119.0 in | 5.0 in | 39.0 ft |
| 840i RWD | 191.1 in | 74.9 in | 84.1 in | 52.8 in | 111.1 in | 4.8 in | 38.2 ft |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 191.1 in | 74.9 in | 84.1 in | 52.8 in | 111.1 in | 4.8 in | 39.0 ft |
| 840i RWD | 191.1 in | 74.9 in | 84.1 in | 52.7 in | 111.1 in | 4.6 in | 38.2 ft |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 191.1 in | 74.9 in | 84.1 in | 52.7 in | 111.1 in | 4.6 in | 39.0 ft |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 200.3 in | 74.8 in | 84.1 in | 55.4 in | 119.0 in | 5.0 in | 39.0 ft |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 200.2 in | 74.8 in | 84.1 in | 53.1 in | 119.0 in | 4.8 in | 39.0 ft |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 191.2 in | 74.9 in | 84.1 in | 53.0 in | 111.1 in | 5.0 in | 39.0 ft |
| M8 Gran Coupe AWD | 200.2 in | 74.8 in | 84.1 in | 53.1 in | 119.0 in | 5.0 in | 39.0 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 4,262 lb to 4,769 lb |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4,381 lb to 4,769 lb |
| 840i RWD | 3,933 lb to 4,769 lb |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 4,081 lb to 4,769 lb |
| 840i RWD | 4,211 lb to 4,769 lb |
| 840i xDrive AWD | 4,356 lb to 4,769 lb |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4,758 lb |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 4,478 lb |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 4,736 lb |
| M8 Gran Coupe AWD | 4,480 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | N/A | 15.5 cu ft | 42.1 in | 29.5 in | 39.1 in | 34.7 in |
| 840i RWD, 840i xDrive AWD | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 42.1 in | 29.5 in | 38.9 in | 33.6 in |
| 840i RWD, 840i xDrive AWD, M850i xDrive AWD | 12.4 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft | 42.1 in | 29.5 in | 38.9 in | 34.7 in |
| M850i xDrive AWD | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 42.1 in | 29.5 in | 38.9 in | 34.7 in |
| M8 Gran Coupe AWD | N/A | 15.5 cu ft | 42.1 in | 29.5 in | 38.9 in | 34.7 in |
Weight
840i Gran Coupe RWD: curb weight not listed.
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 63.8 in | 34.6 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 87.8 in | 46.6 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 39.8 in | 82.6 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 87.8 in | 106.6 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 11.9 in | 28.8 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 23.9 in | 28.8 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. 63.8 in spare length. 34.6 in each side.
- Door: 23.9 in spare width. 28.8 in above the roof.
Size class
Full-size sedan.
Longer than 90% of 81 sedans (2021).
Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs 8 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 208.7 in | +8.5 in |
| BMW 7 Series | 207.4 in | +7.2 in |
| Lexus LS | 206.1 in | +5.9 in |
| Genesis G90 | 204.9 in | +4.7 in |
| BMW 8 Series | 200.2 in | - |
| Karma GS-6 | 199.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Porsche Panamera | 198.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Audi S7 | 196.0 in | -4.2 in |
| Porsche Taycan | 195.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom and headroom
840i Gran Coupe RWD.
- Front legroom
- 42.1 inMore than 47% of 79 sedans (2021).
- Rear legroom
- 29.5 inLowest of 80 sedans (2021).
- Front headroom
- 39.1 inMore than 69% of 79 sedans (2021).
- Rear headroom
- 34.7 inLowest of 80 sedans (2021).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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