Is the 2025 BMW 8 Series a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 191.2 in. Class median 185.0 in.
- Off-road: 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 181.
- Price: 15% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $116 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.3 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 15% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 8 Series a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | Median 32.2 in | 16 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in | Median 35.0 in | 17 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.8 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 21 | Yes |
Is the 8 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $91,700 | Median $99,750 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 252 hp to 665 hp | 39 | Yes |
| Length | 191.2 in | Median 185.0 in | 35 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 35 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 8 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $116 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 35 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 22% of 32
Is the 8 Series a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.8 in clearance, 53.0 in tall | 4.7 to 5.2 in clearance, 49.0 to 55.0 in tall | 21 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.6 in | 23 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 8 Series a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, 5.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 8 Series worth the money?
No. Priced 15% above cars like it.
- Price, 840i RWD
- $91,700
- Predicted price
- $79,425
- Gap
- +$12,275 (+15%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 8 Series a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Series 840i RWD | $91,700 | 13.3 cents | 10.0 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD | $59,595 | 6.6 cents | 22.8 cu ft | 456 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $67,450 | 12.3 cents | 14.8 cu ft | 375 hp |
Compared with 90 trims of other makes, coupes, 2025.
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