Is the 2026 BMW 8 Series a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 29.5 in. Class median 32.2 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 200.3 in. Class median 184.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.0 in clearance. Top 100% of 173.
- Price: 7% 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 | No | 2 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 | 5.0 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 7% 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?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 29.5 in | Median 32.2 in | 12 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.7 in | Median 34.9 in | 12 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.8 cu ft | Median 10.9 cu ft | 19 | Yes |
Is the 8 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $94,500 | Median $102,100 | 31 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 228 hp to 667 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 200.3 in | Median 184.5 in | 31 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 31 | 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 31 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 29% of 28
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 5.3 in clearance, 48.6 to 54.8 in tall | 15 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 8 Series a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.0 in clearance. Top 100% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, 5.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 8 Series worth the money?
No. Priced 7% above cars like it.
- Price, 840i RWD
- $94,500
- Predicted price
- $88,437
- Gap
- +$6,063 (+7%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 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 | $94,500 | 13.3 cents | 10.0 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD | $49,800 | 4.9 cents | 14.3 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $69,000 | 12.3 cents | 11.2 cu ft | 375 hp |
Compared with 88 trims of other makes, coupes, 2026.
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