BMW 8 Series MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 8 Series model year from 1991 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 8 Series has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.0L 12-cyl, 5.6L 12-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW 8 Series fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $109,110 | 99 listings |
| 2025 | 19–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $69,996 | 5 listings |
| 2024 | 19–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $60,495 | 6 listings |
| 2023 | 19–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $61,401 | 118 listings |
| 2022 | 19–25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $54,219 | 72 listings |
| 2021 | 19–25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $52,995 | 6 listings |
| 2020 | 20–25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $43,998 | 23 listings |
| 2019 | 20 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | $40,441 | 14 listings |
| 1997 | 15 MPG | 5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 15 MPG | 5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 13–17 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 13–16 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.0L 12-cyl, 5.6L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 13 MPG | 5.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 13 MPG | 5.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 13 MPG | 5.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
2026 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2026 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $109,110 on VehiSales (99 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2025 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2025 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $69,996 on VehiSales (5 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2024 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2024 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $60,495 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2023 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2023 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $61,401 on VehiSales (118 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2022 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2022 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $54,219 on VehiSales (72 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2021 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2021 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $52,995 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2020 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2020 8 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $43,998 on VehiSales (23 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| 840i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 840i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2019 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 2019 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $40,441 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1997 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1997 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850ci | 5.4L 12-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| 840ci | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1996 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1996 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850ci | 5.4L 12-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| 840ci | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1995 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1995 8 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840ci | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| 850ci | 5.4L 12-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| 850csi | 5.4L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 10 | 18 | 13 MPG |
1994 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1994 8 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 8-cyl, 5.0L 12-cyl, 5.6L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840ci | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 850ci | 5.0L 12-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| 850csi | 5.6L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 19 | 13 MPG |
1993 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1993 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850ci | 5.0L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| 850ci | 5.0L 12-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
1992 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1992 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850i | 5.0L 12-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| 850i | 5.0L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
1991 BMW 8 Series: engines & MPG
The 1991 8 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850i | 5.0L 12-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
| 850i | 5.0L 12-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW 8 Series get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 8 Series range from 13 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.
What engines does the 2026 BMW 8 Series have?
The 2026 8 Series was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW 8 Series require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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