BMW 6 Series vs. BMW 8 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 6 Series and BMW 8 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 6 Series and the BMW 8 Series.
When comparing the BMW 6 Series's and the BMW 8 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 6 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The BMW 8 Series has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 6 Series's and the BMW 8 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 6 Series is a better car than the BMW 8 Series.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW 6 Series ranges from $21,946 to $50,280 while a used 2019 BMW 8 Series is priced between $42,773 to $70,173.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 6 Series’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the BMW 8 Series base engine makes 523 horsepower. The 6 Series is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The 8 Series is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the BMW 6 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW 8 Series. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 6 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW 8 Series has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The BMW 6 Series and BMW 8 Series are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
81500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
77288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
29570 - 134300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
121400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33792
Price Range:
21946 - 50280
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
40207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
20447 - 76894
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70541
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52260
Price Range:
42773 - 70173
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52596
# Good or Great Deals:
19
BMW 6 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 8 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 6 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.2 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.053
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 8 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.268391672206166
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 20.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.753223980448222
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
BMW 6 Series Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 8 Series Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 23Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
22 out of / 23Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 6 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
BMW 8 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
523 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.110 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
45.7 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4165 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
197.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4736 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
191.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Sonic Speed Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Brown
Frozen Bronze Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic / Mineral White Metallic
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Barcelona Blue Metallic / Sonic Speed Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dravit Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Champagne / Cognac/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Canyon Brown / Cinnamon Brown
Gray
Ivory White / Ivory White/Black / Platinum/Black
Red
Vermilion Red
White
Opal White / Opal White/Amaro Brown
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cognac
Black
Black
Brown
Tartufo/Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Fiona Red
White
Ivory White
Blue
Night Blue/Black
