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BMW 8 Series G14 Convertible (2019)

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Product Overview

BMW 8 Series Convertible G14 is a luxury convertible in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 4.4 liters.
BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the BMW 8 Series Convertible (G14) comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Luxurious interior
  • Decent performanceGood 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Diesel in a luxury convertible?
  • Only soft top
  • Poor reliability
  • Obsession with AWD

What external reviewers found***

External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Impressive handling
  • Comfortable ride
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Intuitive infotainment system
Cons
  • Not the most expressive
  • Not as agile as rivals
  • Back seats aren’t as comfortable as rivals
  • Alternatives are more fun to drive
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Specifications

840d MHEV xDrive840d xDrive840i840i Euro6d840i Euro6d xDrive840i xDriveM850i Euro6d xDriveM850i xDrive

Capacity

Cargo Capacity350 L / 12.4 cu-ft350 L / 12.4 cu-ft280 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft350 L / 12.4 cu-ft350 L / 12.4 cu-ft280 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft350 L / 12.4 cu-ft350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 L / 7.4 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity66.0 L / 17.4 gal66.0 L / 17.4 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers4
Payload470 kg / 1036 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs500 kg / 1102 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs520 kg / 1146 lbs465 kg / 1025 lbs500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 245/45 R18 100Y XL Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18 103Y XL245/45 R18 100Y, 275/40 R18 103Y245/45 R18 100Y XL, 275/40 R18 103Y XLFront wheel tires: 245/45 R18 100Y XL Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18 103Y XLFront wheel tires: 245/45 R18 100Y XL Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R18 103Y XL245/45 R18 100Y XL, 275/40 R18 103Y XLFront wheel tires: 245/35 R20 95Y XL Rear wheel tires: 275/30 R20 97Y XL245/35 R20 95Y, 275/30 R20 97Y
Turning Circle11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.6 m / 38.0 ft11.6 m / 38.0 ft11.6 m / 38.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance118 mm / 4.6 in118 mm / 4.6 in118 mm / 4.6 in118 mm / 4.6 in118 mm / 4.6 in118 mm / 4.6 in125 mm / 4.9 in125 mm / 4.9 in
Size | Height1339 mm / 52.7 in1339 mm / 52.7 in1339 mm / 52.7 in1339 mm / 52.7 in1339 mm / 52.7 in1339 mm / 52.7 in1345 mm / 53.0 in1345 mm / 53.0 in
Size | Length4843 mm / 190.7 in4843 mm / 190.7 in4843 mm / 190.7 in4843 mm / 190.7 in4843 mm / 190.7 in4843 mm / 190.7 in4851 mm / 191.0 in4851 mm / 191.0 in
Size | Width1902 mm / 74.9 in1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)1902 mm / 74.9 in1902 mm / 74.9 in1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)1902 mm / 74.9 in1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1619.0 mm / 63.7 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear1642.0 mm / 64.6 in
Weight2030.0 kg / 4475.4 lbs1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs1830.0 kg / 4034.5 lbs1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs1915.0 kg / 4221.9 lbs1880.0 kg / 4144.7 lbs2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs2015.0 kg / 4442.3 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 188J x 18, 9J x 188J x 18, 9J x 18Front wheel rims: 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18Front wheel rims: 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 188J x 18, 9J x 18Front wheel rims: 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 208J x 20, 9J x 20
Wheelbase2822 mm / 111.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.1 sec5.2 sec5.3 sec5.5 sec5.2 sec4.9 sec4.0 sec3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.8 sec4.9 sec5.0 sec5.2 sec4.9 sec4.7 sec3.8 sec3.7 sec
CO2 Emission151 ~ 159 g/km155 ~ 166 g/km165 ~ 170 g/km166 ~ 172 g/km178 ~ 183 g/km173 ~ 178 g/km229 ~ 232 g/km229 ~ 225 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.300.300.300.290.300.310.310.32
Fuel Economy5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (combined) | 14.1 L/100km / 16.7 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6dEuro 6dEuro 6d - TEMPEuro 6dEuro 6dEuro 6d - TEMPEuro 6dEuro 6d-TEMP
EngineB57D30B57D30B58B30B57D30B57D30B58B30N63B44T3
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio16.5:116.5:111.0:111.0:111.0:111.0:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 4400 rpm + 11.0 hp / 8.2 kW (electric motor)320.0 hp / 238.6 kW @ 4400 rpm340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-6250 rpm333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-6250 rpm340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output113.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in106.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in113.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in111.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in111.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in113.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in120.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in120.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in94.6 mm / 3.7 in94.6 mm / 3.7 in94.6 mm / 3.7 in94.6 mm / 3.7 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2250 rpm680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1750-2250 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1700-4000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1700-4000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm750 Nm / 553.2 lb-ft @ 1800-4600 rpm750 Nm / 553.2 lb-ft @ 1800-4600 rpm
Engine | TypeTwin-scroll turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic Steptronic

Production

Availability20202019 ~ 20202019 ~ 2020202020202019 ~ 202020202019 ~ 2020
Debut2018-11
Made InGermany
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The £107,000 M850i xDrive is one half of the initial convertible line-up. The other half is an 840d xDrive M Sport equipped with BMW’s supremely smooth, economical 3.0-litre straight-six turbodiesel. Both drivelines are carried over wholesale from the coupé. The convertible gives almost nothing away to its coupé sibling in terms of straight-line speed, adding just 0.2sec to the 3.7sec 0-62mph time.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful twin-turbo V8
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Not the most expressive

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The new 8 Series Convertible has a folding fabric roof rather than a complex metal set-up. It opens and closes in just 15 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph. Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic construction means that BMW's engineers haven't had to go all that overboard to retain as much of the Coupé's rigidity as possible.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Intuitive infotainment system
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Not as powerful as rivals
  • Not as agile as rivals

carwow[3]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:
The BMW 8 Series Convertible is the solution to a problem that's nice to have: how to blast from the UK to the south of France quickly but comfortably. But it isn't necessarily the only answer. There are other luxurious open-top GT cars that'll scythe their way to Saint Tropez with similar speed and grace. The best of those include the Bentley Continental GT Convertible and Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Back seats aren’t as comfortable as rivals
  • Alternatives are more fun to drive

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References

  1. ^ BMW 8 Series Convertible M850i 2019 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/8-series/first-drives/bmw-8-series-convertible-m850i-2019-review. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ^ New BMW 8 Series Convertible 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/8-series/106543/new-bmw-8-series-convertible-2019-review. 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ BMW 8 Series Convertible Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/bmw/8-series-convertible. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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