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    2020 BMW 8 Series

    Used from

    $199,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 10.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW 8 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2020 BMW 8 Series is a Super Sports offered in 2D coupe, 2D convertible and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $199,900 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $295,900 for the First Edition.

    There are 4 variants of the 8 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2019.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2020 8 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    137.47 - 201.13 kW/t
    137.47 kW/t
    388.25 kW/t
    Boot Space
    420 litres
    100 litres
    570 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.69 - 10.64 L/100km
    7.69 L/100km
    17.86 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    642 - 883 km
    475 km
    883 km
    Price
    $202,900 - $295,900
    $202,900
    $1,042,286
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    6 - 7 years
    New this year
    9 years

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    2020 BMW 8 Series Specs

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    M Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Lane Change Warning
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Laser
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 33.6
      • Headroom Rear: 854
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1534
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 46.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1185
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 750
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 46.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1192
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Doors: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Antenna
      • Charger
      • Holder
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: Satellite View
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Key
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Concierge Service
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 33.6
      • Headroom Rear: 854
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1534
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 46.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1185
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 750
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 46.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1192
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Programmable Settings

    Base

    Adds to M:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 33.6
      • Headroom Rear: 854
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1534
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 46.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1185
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 750
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 46.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1192
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Programmable Settings
    Removes from M:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Antenna
      • Holder
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    First Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bowers & Wilkins
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Doors: Alloy & Leather & Wood
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    See all 2020 BMW 8 Series Specs

    2020 BMW 8 Series Dimensions

    1346mm
    1902mm
    4851mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 BMW 8 Series Dimensions

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    2020 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 7.7L 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 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    See all BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    2020 BMW 8 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 8 Series?

    The BMW 8 Series offers a 3 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.

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    BMW 8 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the M Sport that starts from $199,900.

    The most expensive BMW 8 Series is the First Edition that starts from $295,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 8 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M Sport, M, Base and First Edition.

    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.