About the BMW 8 Series
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 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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2020 BMW 8 Series Price
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $202,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $207,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $217,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $222,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $199,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $204,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $272,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $277,900 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $275,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $280,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $284,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4 | $289,900 |
First Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4 | $295,900 |
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2020 BMW 8 Series Specs
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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 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
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.