BMW M8, Price, Specs & Review
Everything on the BMW M8, for used buyers and research. 4 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from BMW's original Australian brochures for this generation. No price is shown: it is no longer sold new, and we show a price when new only where we hold BMW's own printed price for the variant.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026
Discontinued. The BMW M8 generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; no new-car price is shown as it is not a current new-car offer.
BMW M8: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off BMW’s Australian documents for the 4 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4 | No dataNo price on record for 4 of 4 |
Petrol: Competition Gran Coupe, Competition Convertible, Competition Gran Coupe and Competition Coupe
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Petrol: about $3,330 to $3,390 a yearEstimate: 15,000 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol, certified on the WLTP test rather than ADR 81/02
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km · Competition Gran Coupe
- No data · Competition Convertible, Competition Gran Coupe and Competition Coupe
- Service interval
- 12 months / 20,000 km · Competition Gran Coupe
- No data · Competition Convertible, Competition Gran Coupe and Competition Coupe
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 1 of 4 grades. No data for 3.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- No data
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the BMW M8
Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without prior warning.
Published 2021-06-10. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020. Matched to 3 of the 4 grades listed here. REC-000132 on the government register
The reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants or other road users. In the event of a serious accident, this may result in death.
Due to an incorrectly routed section of the wiring harness, the transmission wiring harness may short circuit and shift the transmission into the neutral gear.
Published 2020-01-03. Matched to 3 of the 4 grades listed here. REC-003908 on the government register
The vehicle may suddenly stop and lose power to the wheels, causing the transmission to enter the emergency program and engage the parking lock when the vehicle is restarted. This may lead to an increased risk of accident and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,867 to 5,098 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Width | 1,907 to 1,943 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Height | 1,353 to 1,420 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,827 to 3,027 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Ground clearance | 108 to 123 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Kerb weight | 1,900 to 2,025 kg | 4 of 4 |
| Boot space | 350 to 440 L | 4 of 4 |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 4 of 4 |
Every BMW M8 variant sold new in Australia, compared
4 variants of the BMW M8 that were sold new in Australia. None is sold new today. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every BMW M8 variant sold new in Australia, compared
4 variants of the BMW M8 that were sold new in Australia. None is sold new today. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Competition Gran Coupe2026460kW / 750Nm10.7L/100km4WD4
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe
- Power
- 460kW
- Torque
- 750Nm
- 0–100
- 3.2s
- Fuel use
- 10.7L/100km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- 4WD
- Seats
- 4
The 2026 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is a high-performance luxury four-seater that appeals to drivers wanting supercar thrills with everyday practicality, delivering 460kW and 750Nm from its 4.4-litre twin-turbo petrol engine. Its standout strength is the combination of genuine performance-capable of serious pace-with a 420-litre boot and AWD traction that actually makes it usable in Australian conditions, unlike many rivals. One consideration: at approximately $4513 per year in running costs plus premium fuel requirements, this is genuinely expensive to own, so budget-conscious buyers should factor this into their decision before committing to purchase.
Configure the Competition Gran CoupeCompetition Convertible2021460kW / 750Nm11.6L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figuresAWD4
BMW M8 Competition Convertible
- Power
- 460kW
- Torque
- 750Nm
- 0–100
- 3.3s
- Fuel use
- 11.6L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Gearbox
- Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 4
The facelifted BMW M8 Competition Convertible, from BMW's UK press technical-specification sheet of January 2021. The 4,395 cc twin-turbo V8 makes 460 kW and 750 Nm through an eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox and M xDrive, for 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h and a 250 km/h limit (305 km/h with the M Driver's Package). The folding roof costs it 125 kg over the Coupe at 2,025 kg unladen to DIN, and boot space drops to 350 litres. WLTP combined consumption is 11.6 to 11.2 L/100 km with 264 to 255 g/km CO2.
Configure the Competition ConvertibleCompetition Gran Coupe2021460kW / 750Nm11.6L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figuresAWD5
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe
- Power
- 460kW
- Torque
- 750Nm
- 0–100
- 3.2s
- Fuel use
- 11.6L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Gearbox
- Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
The facelifted BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe, the four-door version, from BMW's UK press technical-specification sheet of January 2021. It uses the same 460 kW / 750 Nm 4,395 cc twin-turbo V8, eight-speed M Steptronic and M xDrive as the Coupe but rides on a 3,027 mm wheelbase, seats five and carries 440 litres. At 1,995 kg unladen to DIN it is 95 kg heavier than the Coupe yet matches its 3.2-second 0-100 km/h claim. WLTP combined consumption is 11.6 to 11.2 L/100 km with 264 to 256 g/km CO2.
Configure the Competition Gran CoupeCompetition Coupe2021460kW / 750Nm11.4L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figuresAWD4
BMW M8 Competition Coupe
- Power
- 460kW
- Torque
- 750Nm
- 0–100
- 3.2s
- Fuel use
- 11.4L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Gearbox
- Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 4
The facelifted BMW M8 Competition Coupe, as published in BMW's UK press technical-specification sheet of January 2021. A 4,395 cc twin-turbo V8 delivers 460 kW at 6,000 rpm and 750 Nm from 1,800 to 5,860 rpm through an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and M xDrive all-wheel drive with a fully variable Active M Differential. BMW quotes 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h, 10.6 seconds to 200 km/h and a 250 km/h limited top speed, rising to 305 km/h with the M Driver's Package. Unladen weight is 1,900 kg to DIN and the boot holds 420 litres. WLTP combined consumption is 11.4 to 11.0 L/100 km with 260 to 251 g/km CO2. The 2021 update brought a larger 12.3-inch central touchscreen in place of the previous 10.25-inch display.
Configure the Competition Coupe
