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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe G16

Mid-Size Sedan

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Product Overview

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe G16 is a luxury sedan 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 Gran Coupe G16 comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 81%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good tech integration
Cons
  • Hunchback gran coupe nonsense
  • AWD

What external reviewers found

External score 65%
Pros
  • Good range-topping engine
  • Impressive handling
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Not as spacious as standard 8 Series
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Lack of punch
  • Lack of dynamic versatility
  • Dull, toneless engine

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Specifications

Variants shown:
840d Euro6d xDrive
840d xDrive
840i
840i Euro6d
840i Euro6d xDrive
840i xDrive
M850i xDrive

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 49% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from autocar have found:
Despite its greater girth and mass, the four-door version of this car carries off much the same gently sporting, fairly GT-appropriate sort of driver appeal as the two-door manages. Taller occupants will find the back of the 8-Series reasonable for foot and knee room though a little bit meager for head room. A Porsche Panamera, Audi A7 and a Mercedes CLS all offer better rear passenger accommodation.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Lack of dynamic versatility
  • Dull, toneless engine

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from autoexpress have found:
The 8 Series Gran Coupe is a four-door, four-seat sports car. It also has a decent 440-litre boot and space for four inside. The 840i is likely to be the biggest seller, with 335bhp and 500Nm of torque. There's the same 840i but with xDrive, a similarly-equipped 840d and the range-topping top-spec 850i.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of tech
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals

carwow[3]

Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from carwow have found:
The 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has three engines for you to choose from. The entry-level 840i is rear-wheel drive and has a 340hp petrol engine. The range-topping, four-wheel-drive M850i trades economy for pure power. It goes from 0-62mph in only 3.9 seconds and has 530hp.
Pros
  • Four-door version of the 8 Series
  • Good range-topping engine
Cons
  • Not as spacious as standard 8 Series

References

  1. ^ BMW 8 Series 840d xDrive Gran Coupe 2019 UK review. [autocar].
  2. ^ New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2019 review. [autoexpress].
  3. ^ BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Review. [carwow].

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