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    2021 BMW 8 Series

    Used from

    $179,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 10.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW 8 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 BMW 8 Series is a Super Sports offered in 2D coupe, 4D sedan and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $179,900 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $289,900 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 8 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.

    Engine options include 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 four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 8 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See BMW 8 Series models from other years

    2021 BMW 8 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 8 Series

    M SPORT

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Number Of: 1
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Laser
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 12
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key

    HERITAGE EDITION

    Adds to M SPORT:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    Removes from M SPORT:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood

    M

    Adds to HERITAGE EDITION:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy & Leather & Wood
    Removes from HERITAGE EDITION:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3

    Base

    Adds to M:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Compressor
      • Number Of: 2
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    Removes from M:
    • Compressor
      • Number Of: 1
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
    See all 2021 BMW 8 Series Specs

    2021 BMW 8 Series Dimensions

    1401mm
    1932mm
    5074mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 BMW 8 Series Dimensions

    2021 BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 7 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
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.4 L/100km
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.6 L/100km
    See all BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    2021 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.

    BMW 8 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the M SPORT that starts from $179,900.

    The most expensive BMW 8 Series is the Base that starts from $289,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 8 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M SPORT, HERITAGE EDITION, 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.