2025 BMW 8-Series Review: Prices, Specs, and Photos

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 BMW 8-Series? What does it compare to?

BMW puts its 8-Series badge on coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe versions of its high-style, high-end cars. They’re light on direct rivals, though you could shop them against the Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, and Lexus LC. 

Is the 2025 BMW 8-Series a good car?

Viewed as the flagship that it is, the 8-Series range offers commendable performance, style, and features at a prices that don’t push the envelope quite as much as some rivals. We give the range a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2025 BMW 8-Series?

The 8-Series carries into 2025 with no notable changes.

BMW applies the 8-Series badge to three different body styles: a svelte coupe, an evocative convertible, and a stylish sedan it calls Gran Coupe. They may lack the elegance of some rivals, but they’re still very good looking cars with a broad version of the BMW’s kidney grille and shapely curves that don’t even try to hide just how big these cars are. Inside, look for a driver-centric dash that has undertones of the classic 8-Series model from the early 1990s, albeit with fresh tech and stellar materials. 

The 8-Series range comes in a bunch of different flavors, ranging from 840i models with a 335-hp turbo-6 up to the ferocious 617-hp M8 Competition. There are a few sweet spots in this lineup, though: we like the M850i for the way it blends power with everyday usability, and the Alpina B8 with its 612-hp version of the V-8 that is tuned to blend performance with comfort. All 8-Series models handle better than you might expect a big and heavy coupe, convertible, or sedan to handle, though they’re hardly nimble, track-oriented cars. That’s why we like configurations that are geared more toward mile-eating that track-slaying. 

Though hardly thrifty, the 840i is rated at a decent 24 mpg combined. Other versions sink below 20 mpg combined on the EPA test, though. 

Inside, the 8-Series has materials and features worthy of its six-figure price tag. Don’t look for much in the way of rear-seat space, though. That’s not really the point of a high-end car, is it?

Value isn’t the priority here, either, though it’s worth noting that BMW is a bit stingy when it comes to features like parking sensors and blind-spot monitors, which cost extra on the 8-Series but are standard on cars costing a third this much. The standard automatic emergency braking includes pedestrian and cyclist detection, though.  

How much does the 2025 BMW 8-Series cost?

The base 840i runs $91,975 in either coupe or Gran Coupe form. It’s pretty well-equipped at that price point with a big touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and leather seats. It’s possible to spend another $70,000 as you work your way up to the B8 Alpina, though. 

Where is the 2025 BMW 8-Series made?

In Germany.