Which BMW 8 Series years have AWD or 4WD?
The BMW 8 Series offers AWD or 4WD in 8 of the 8 model years we have trim data for (2019–2026). It first appears in 2019, standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible) and M850i xDrive (Coupe). In 2026 it's standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), and not available on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe) and 840i (Gran Coupe).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe). Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe) and 840i (Gran Coupe). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and Competition. Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and Base. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe). Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and Competition. Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe). Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and Base. Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe) and 840i (Gran Coupe). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe). Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. |
| 2019 | Standard | Standard on every trim (M850i xDrive (Convertible) and M850i xDrive (Coupe)). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the BMW 8 Series
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof