BMW 8 Series 840i vs. BMW M8 Competition
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 8 Series 840i and BMW M8 Competition 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 8 Series 840i and the BMW M8 Competition.
In comparing the BMW 8 Series 840i's and the BMW M8 Competition's specifications and ratings, The BMW M8 Competition has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The BMW 8 Series 840i and BMW M8 Competition have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW 8 Series 840i's and the BMW M8 Competition's specifications and ratings, the BMW M8 Competition is a better car than the BMW 8 Series 840i.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 8 Series 840i loses 49.8 percent of its value and the BMW M8 Competition loses 49 percent of its value. This means the BMW M8 Competition retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 8 Series 840i.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 8 Series 840i’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the BMW M8 Competition base engine makes 617 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$100,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$93,699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$47,595 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$151,115 - $169,378
Starting MSRP:
$148,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$103,210
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,050 - $148,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
94
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW 8 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 8 Series 840i
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M8 Competition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.1 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW 8 Series Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
23 out of / 27BMW M8 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
37 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other BMW 8 Series Trim Levels
840i xDrive, M850i xDrive
Other BMW M8 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
4156 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
191.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4560 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53.3 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
San Remo Green Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ BlackM Piping
Blue
Night Blue/Black
Brown
Cognac / Tartufo/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige / Black/Sakhir Orange
Blue
Not available
Brown
Taruma Brown
Red
Not available
White
Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Beige
Midrand Beige
Gray
Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
