BMW M3 vs BMW 8 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$74,300 | MSRP$87,500 |
Average price$50,441 | Average price$63,278 |
Listings942 | Listings1525 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWe love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. | |
Reviews SummaryThe BMW 8 Series is the third element of BMW’s flagship trinity. Just as the 7 Series is the top sedan in BMW’s lineup, and the X7 is the top SUV, the 8 Series lords over lesser coupes and convertibles in the BMW hierarchy. The 8 Series nameplate dates back to 1990, when BMW launched the first generation in the form of a wedge-shaped coupe with pop-up headlights. After that version—known as the E31—went out of production, the 8 Series took a long hiatus, returning in its current G15 form for the 2019 model year. The 2023 BMW 8 Series gets some small updates for the new model year, including exterior styling tweaks and an enlarged touchscreen. More paint color and wheel design options round out what’s new. The lineup remains unchanged, however, consisting of 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, and high-performance M8 Competition variants in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. An Alpina B8 version of the Gran Coupe (launched for the 2021 model year) also returns. We tested an 840i Gran Coupe for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | Torque368 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3840 lbs | Curb Weight4180 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height55.4 in |
Length189.1 in | Length200.3 in |
Width81.4 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload1003 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $74,300 | $87,500 |
Average price | $50,441 | $63,278 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | We love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. | The BMW 8 Series is the third element of BMW’s flagship trinity. Just as the 7 Series is the top sedan in BMW’s lineup, and the X7 is the top SUV, the 8 Series lords over lesser coupes and convertibles in the BMW hierarchy. The 8 Series nameplate dates back to 1990, when BMW launched the first generation in the form of a wedge-shaped coupe with pop-up headlights. After that version—known as the E31—went out of production, the 8 Series took a long hiatus, returning in its current G15 form for the 2019 model year. The 2023 BMW 8 Series gets some small updates for the new model year, including exterior styling tweaks and an enlarged touchscreen. More paint color and wheel design options round out what’s new. The lineup remains unchanged, however, consisting of 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, and high-performance M8 Competition variants in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. An Alpina B8 version of the Gran Coupe (launched for the 2021 model year) also returns. We tested an 840i Gran Coupe for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | 368 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3840 lbs | 4180 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 55.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.3 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 1003 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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