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2020 BMW 8 Series 840i Gran Coupe RWD
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2020 BMW 8 Series
840i Gran Coupe RWD
2020 BMW 5 Series
530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan RWD
MSRP
$53,900
Invoice
$50,625
Average Price Paid
$52,148
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840i Gran Coupe RWD
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530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan RWD
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2020 BMW 8 Series
840i Gran Coupe RWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

BMW introduced a new generation of the 8 Series in 2018. For 2020, a 4-door Gran Coupe joins the lineup. BMW also adds an entry-level, 6-cylinder 840i, which joins the V8 M850i. The ...

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2020 BMW 5 Series
530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan RWD
Christian Wardlaw Preview:

BMW’s midsize sedan, the 5 Series, gets several changes for 2020. Standard equipment now includes keyless entry and engine start, digital instrumentation, and a next-generation infotai...

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Specs

2020 BMW 8 Series
840i Gran Coupe RWD
2020 BMW 5 Series
530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan RWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
22 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 12.1 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
335 hp @ 5,000 RPM
248 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
368 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11:1
10.2:1
Displacement
3,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.72 in
3.23 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.1 in 41.4 in
Back Legroom 36.6 in 36.5 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 15.5 cu ft 10 cu ft
Maximum Payload 838 lbs --
Exterior
Length 200.2 in 194.6 in
Width 84.1 in 83.7 in
Height 55.2 in 58.4 in
Wheelbase 119 in 117.1 in

Available Options

2020 BMW 8 Series
840i Gran Coupe RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Barcelona Blue Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • DRAVIT Grey Metallic
  • Frozen Bluestone Metallic
  • Individual AVENTURIN Red Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Sonic Speed Blue Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color
  • Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
  • Comfort Seating Package
  • Driving Assistance Package
  • Driving Assistance Package 2
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Glass Controls
  • Individual Ash Black Silver Wood Trim
  • Individual Piano Black Finish Trim
  • M Sport Package
  • Night Vision W/Pedestrian Detection
  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/TARTUFO, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Multi-Functional Seats
  • Night Blue/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Night Blue/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Integral Active Steering
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" FR & 19" X 9" RR Bi-Color
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" FR & 19" X 9" RR M DBLE-SPK (1UG)
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" FR & 19" X 9" RR M DBLE-SPK (1UH)
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" FR & 19" X 9" RR Multi-Spoke
  • Wheels: 20" X 8" FR & 20" X 9" RR BMW Individual
  • Wheels: 20" X 8" FR & 20" X 9" RR M Light Alloy
  • Wheels: 20" X 8" FR & 20" X 9" RR M V-Spoke (1N1)
  • Wheels: 20" X 8" FR & 20" X 9" RR M V-Spoke (1N7)
  • Wheels: 20" X 8" FR & 20" X 9" RR V-Spoke
2020 BMW 5 Series
530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan RWD

Exterior Colors

  • ALMANDIN Brown II Metallic
  • Alpine White
  • Azurite Black II Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Champagne Quartz II Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Rhodonite Silver Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Dynamic Damper Control
  • Power Rear Sunshade
  • Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
  • Ceramic Controls
  • Leather Dashboard
  • Luxury Package
  • Convenience Package
  • Driving Assistance Plus Package
  • Executive Package
  • Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System
  • Individual Piano Black Finish Trim
  • Lighting Package
  • Luxury Seating Package
  • M Sport Package
  • Night Vision W/Pedestrian Detection
  • Parking Assistance Package
  • Premium Package
  • Individual Plum Brown Wood Trim
  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Caramel/Black, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Multi-Contour Seats
  • Night Blue, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO, BMW Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Dynamic Handling Package
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" FR & 19" X 9" RR V-Spoke
  • Wheels: 19" X 8" V-Spoke (Style 635)

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