2022 BMW 8 Series trim levels explained
Base to top
$54,900
- 11 trims. $85,000 to $139,900.
- Base: 840i RWD. Top: ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i RWD | $85,000 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD | $85,000 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | $87,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $87,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 840i RWD | $94,400 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | $97,300 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| M850i xDrive AWD | $99,900 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 4 |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $99,900 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| M850i xDrive AWD | $109,400 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD | $139,900 | $995 | 4.4L | 612 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $139,900 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 612 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| M8 Competition AWD | Price N/A | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 617 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg to 20 mpg | 5 |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD | Price N/A | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 617 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg to 20 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
840i to 840i Gran Coupe: $0
840i RWD $85,000 to 840i Gran Coupe RWD $85,000.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
No equipment data.
840i Gran Coupe to M850i: +$12,000
840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $87,900 to M850i xDrive AWD $99,900.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.4L 8cyl.
- Power: 335 hp to 523 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 20 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
No equipment data.
M850i to M850i Gran Coupe: $0
M850i xDrive AWD $99,900 to M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $99,900.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 19 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
No equipment data.
M850i Gran Coupe to Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: +$40,000
M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $99,900 to Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD $139,900.
- Power: 523 hp to 612 hp.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- 360 camera: optional from 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Blind spot warning: optional from 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, $139,900. Optional from 840i Gran Coupe RWD, $85,000.
- Not on any trim: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 840i Gran Coupe | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | O | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | O | O | O |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 9 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 840i xDrive AWD, $87,900.
- The most hp: Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD, 612 hp, $139,900.
- The best mpg: 840i RWD, 25 mpg, $85,000.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD, ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M8 Competition AWD, M8 Competition Gran Coupe AWD.
- Dropped: M8 Gran Coupe AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: -$3,000.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840i RWD | $88,000 | $85,000 | -$3,000 |
| 840i Gran Coupe RWD | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 |
| 840i xDrive AWD | $90,900 | $87,900 | -$3,000 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $87,900 | $87,900 | $0 |
| M850i xDrive AWD | $111,900 | $99,900 | -$12,000 |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $108,900 | $99,900 | -$9,000 |
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