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2019 BMW 8 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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BMW introduced the 8 Series, a grand-touring coupe with distinctive styling, cutting-edge technology, and leading performance, in the nineties. For 2019, BMW dusted off the nameplate for an all-new model, a large, fastback coupe that exhibits the brand’s performance and luxury expertise. With a starting price of roughly $112,000, the 8 Series’ primary competitors are the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and mid-grade versions of the Porsche 911.
The 8 Series ushers in a new design era for BMW. There’s a version of the brand’s characteristic kidney grille, downturned for an extra menacing look. The traditional quad lighting sits within the slimmest headlights ever to grace a BMW. The 8 Series’ side panels are muscular, with vents carved out of the front fenders and plenty of concave and convex surfaces. At the back, there are narrow taillights and massive tailpipes, surrounded by gloss-black trim. It’s all just enough to be true to the automaker’s styling heritage, while making it clear that this is something new. There are a couple of wild colors, Sonic Speed Blue and Sunset Orange Metallic. There’s a Carbon Package that shaves weight and adds a carbon fiber roof panel, grille intake, exterior metal caps, rear spoiler, and rear diffuser insert.
Meanwhile, the coupe’s interior is more conventional. You’ll find a pronounced instrument cluster and a center stack that’s canted toward the driver. There’s a stark but pleasing contrast between the earthy, matte surfaces of the dashboard and tactile panels and the high-gloss infotainment screen and the area around the gear selector. One place in which the 8 Series’ interior differs from the S-Class Coupe is space. While the S-Class Coupe seats four adults comfortably, the BMW’s dramatically arched roofline reduces its two rear seats to occasional use at best. That said, the two front seats are some of the most athletic thrones on the market.
For now, the 8 Series comes in just one trim, the M850i xDrive. This consists of the same basic 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that’s in the 750i and M550i, only it’s dialed up to make a ridiculous 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. BMW’s renowned xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system comes standard, sending all of the power to the rear axle under normal driving via an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. There’s also a launch-control function that allows you to accelerate from a standing start with maximum traction in as quickly as 3.6 seconds and drive to a top speed of 155 miles per hour. And, in addition to performance, the 8 Series places focus on the experience of getting there. The flap-controlled exhaust system is tuned to exude a soulful noise in any of the driving modes, and the suspension and chassis are designed to hold the car on a steady path of travel even at terrifying speeds.
The 8 Series is chock-full of cutting-edge technology. The laser-enabled LED headlights are up to 10 times brighter than normal LED headlights, capable of producing up to a half-mile of illumination. An optional upgrade lets you actively set the temperature of the heated and cooled seats, the same way you would the rest of the cabin. There’s even LED fiber-optic lighting that pulses during specific events, like phone calls or warning messages. The latest version of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system is also on board, housed within a massive 10.2-inch high-resolution LCD display.
The list of standard features on the 8 Series is long: 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels, automatic high beams, an aerodynamic “M” body kit, power-folding heated mirrors, 20-way power front seats, top-grade Merino leather upholstery, Apple CarPlay, navigation, an LCD-equipped Digital Display Key, a 12.3-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a Harman Kardon 600-watt sound system, keyless access and start, soft-close automatic doors, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
There are a couple of options packages available, should you want to further equip the 8 Series. The Comfort Seating Package comes with the aforementioned climate-control seats, heated front-seat armrests, a heated steering wheel, and remote engine start. The Cooling and High Performance Tire Package comes with uprated tires, a higher-spec cooling fan, and an extra engine oil cooler.
BMW goes above and beyond in terms of safety and advanced driving features. Every model comes equipped with a surround-view camera and front and rear parking sensors. There’s also the standard Active Driving Assistant, which bundles forward-collision warning with city-collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Opt for the Driving Assistant Plus Package and you’ll gain a steering and traffic-jam assistant, an emergency-stop assistant that brings the vehicle to a halt in case of a health emergency, and an evasion assistant that helps you react quickly to obstacles and avoid them.
The reincarnated BMW 8 Series is, like its predecessor, the pinnacle of the brand’s expertise and prowess. It’s more than worthy of the hallowed “8”, shared by iconic models like the limited-edition Z8 and the current i8. Look for the first examples to arrive on lots in the next few months.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
User reviews for 2019 BMW 8 Series
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by Tom G
Jan 01, 2024
This is my Dream Car. An elegant convertible muscle car with 523 hp turbo. It growls like a tiger in Sport mode. I want to be buried in my 850.Jan 01, 2024
by Nikedria W
Oct 23, 2023
Perfect cars I love them and neat Oct 23, 2023
by Scott R
May 24, 2023
Great body style, easy handling and beautiful to drive! Put the top down and let her go!May 24, 2023
User rating:
by Tom G
Jan 01, 2024
This is my Dream Car. An elegant convertible muscle car with 523 hp turbo. It growls like a tiger in Sport mode. I want to be buried in my 850.Jan 01, 2024
by Nikedria W
Oct 23, 2023
Perfect cars I love them and neat Oct 23, 2023
by Scott R
May 24, 2023
Great body style, easy handling and beautiful to drive! Put the top down and let her go!May 24, 2023
by Joseph H
Apr 11, 2023
The car is quick but rides comfortably and has all the useful tech such as GPS, parking assist, cameras, head up display, etc.Apr 11, 2023
by Anonymous
Feb 20, 2023
Great car! I do think that it is a little overpriced though. Fun to drive, rides great, handles great, Tons of power, very good mileage for the power it has. Really wish I could have bought it but, could not agree on a price with the dealership. I have looked at Audi S5 and Mercedes E-class, and I like the BMW the best by far.Feb 20, 2023
by Bob g
Dec 23, 2022
Classy and sporty and the Same time. Not to mention very fast and strong. Dec 23, 2022
by Hasan Q
Dec 21, 2021
The 2019 M850i is everything I expected and more. It begs to be driven in sport mode and sounds great. The mpg’s are great for its engine size. Just wish adaptive cruise was standard and not an option on these cars. Dec 21, 2021
by Anonymous
Apr 15, 2021
Hard to get in and out of ... Drives great ... looks greatApr 15, 2021
by Tracy T
Feb 20, 2021
I loved the car. Drove nice and seamed very roomy inside Feb 20, 2021
by Jim C
Dec 12, 2020
dont care for convertables the car is a losing equity always but fun to driveDec 12, 2020
by Anonymous
Sep 24, 2020
compared to Lexus LC 500 at $105K and MB S550 at $130. Both are great cars but liked the new aggressive style and maintenance includedSep 24, 2020
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2019 BMW 8 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$111,900 to $121,400Price range
$46,946 to $49,483Average price on CG
$46,946YoY price change
$49,483 to $46,946Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 20G hard drive · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: heated front · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.40 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 20G hard drive · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · Watts: 408
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: heated front · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.40 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation