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2021 BMW 8 Series
Convertible · 2019–2026 · 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, 8 Series Gran Coupe, ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe, M8 Convertible, M8 Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- No longer offered: M8 Convertible
- No longer offered: M8 Coupe
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → Forward Collision Warning (all trims)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (all trims)
2021 8 Series Convertible trims
| 840i | 840i xDrive | M850i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $97,400 | $100,300 | $121,400 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | B58C | B58C | N63B |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Sport Automatic | 8-Speed Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Tech | |||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Audio | Harman Kardon + option | Harman Kardon + option | Harman Kardon + option |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning + option | Lane Departure Warning + option | Lane Departure Warning + option |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning |
| Rear cross-traffic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather + option | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Optional | Front |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 18 in + option | 18 in + option | 20 in + option |
Packages and options (62)
| 840i | 840i xDrive | M850i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Seating Package $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Driving Assistance Package $1,100 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Driving Assistance Professional Package $1,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Carbon Exterior Package $4,100 | — | — | Optional |
| M Sport Package $4,550 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Extended Shadowline Trim $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front Ventilated Seats | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Glass Controls $650 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Integral Active Steering $1,150 | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| M Sport Brakes with Black Calipers | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moonlight Black Soft Top $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Multi-Functional Seats $750 | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Neck Warmer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System $3,400 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19" Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 690 with All-Season Mixed Run-Flat Tires $1,300 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 20" M Multi-Spoke 729M Bi-Color Wheels with Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 19" Multi-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 731 with All-Season Mixed Run-Flat Tires $1,300 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 20" V-Spoke Wheels, Style 733 Bi-Color with Mixed Run-Flat Tires $2,600 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 19" Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 690 with Mixed Run-Flat Tires $1,300 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 19" Multi-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 731 with Mixed Run-Flat Tires $1,300 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 18" V-Spoke Wheels, Style 642 with All-Season Mixed Run-Flat Tires | Standard | Standard | — |
| 19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 727M with Mixed Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | — |
| 19" M Double-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 727M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M V-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels, Style 728M with Performance Run-Flat Tires | — | — | Standard |
| 20" M V-Spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 728M with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 20" M V-Spoke Bi-Color Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 728M with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 20" BMW Individual V-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 730i with Performance Run-Flat Tires | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Dark Mesh Interior Trim | Optional | Optional | — |
| Ash Black Silver Wood Trim $1,080 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Ash Grain Grey-Metallic Wood Trim | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Carbon Fiber Trim $300 | — | — | Optional |
| Fineline Copper Wood Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Individual Piano Black Finish Trim $1,080 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aventurin Red Metallic $1,950 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Barcelona Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic | Optional | Optional | — |
| Bluestone Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dravit Grey Metallic $1,950 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Frozen Bluestone Metallic $5,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sunset Orange Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tanzanite Blue II Metallic $1,950 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | — |
| Cognac Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cognac Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cognac Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | — |
| Fiona Red / Black Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fiona Red / Black Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White / Night Blue Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White / Tartufo Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional | — |
| Night Blue / Black Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Night Blue / Black Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tartufo / Black Extended Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tartufo / Black Full Merino Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: 8 Series 2018–2025, 8 Series 2021–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BMW M8 Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW M8 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW M8 Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW M8 Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | BMW M8 C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW M8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW M8 Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Convertible C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW M8 Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW M8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW M8 Gran 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series Gran 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | BMW 8 Series Gran 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | BMW M8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW M8 Convertible C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | BMW M8 Gran 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW 8 Series C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | BMW 8 Series 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | M8 Competition Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | M8 Competition Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | M8 Competition Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M8 Competition Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2022 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M8 Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M8 Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | 840i Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | 840i Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | 840i Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | 840i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | 840i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | M8 Competition Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M8 Competition Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M8 Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M8 Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M8 Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | M850i xDrive Convertible | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | M850i xDrive Coupe | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.