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BMW's flagship cars safe in Australia – for now
The BMW 8 Series and M8 may be extremely low-volume models, but the company's local arm says they will remain on sale in Australia.
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About the BMW 8 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new BMW 8 Series is a Super Sports offered in 2D convertible, 2D coupe and 4D sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $194,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $307,100 for the Base.
There are 4 variants of the 8 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (250kW/500Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 8 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2025 BMW 8 Series Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $298,100 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $307,100 |
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $194,000 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $197,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $212,600 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $294,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW 8 Series Specs
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2025 BMW 8 Series Dimensions
1401mm
1932mm
5074mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 8 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 8 Series is the M SPORT with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 8 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 8 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW 8 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.6 L/100km |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
2025 BMW 8 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 8 Series?
The BMW 8 Series offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW 8 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the M SPORT that starts from $194,000.
The most expensive BMW 8 Series is the Base that starts from $307,100.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 8 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M SPORT, M Sport, M and Base.
The largest BMW 8 Series is the M SPORT which measures 1932mm wide, 5074mm in length and sits 1401mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 8 Series is the M which has 390kW of power from its 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 8 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 8 Series is the Base which weighs 2515 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 8 Series uses premium unleaded.