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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
2021 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
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$85,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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Porsche Panamera
2021 Porsche Panamera
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$87,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.7 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
15.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.3 ft³

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
2020-2021 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Rear View Driving
2020-2021 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Dashboard
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Rear-Facing View
Central Console
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
330 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
368 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1340 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 9"
19" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45VR18
P265/45YR19
Rear Tire
P275/40VR18
P295/40YR19

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
22 MPG
City
22 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
23.7 gallons
Cruising Range City
396 miles
450.3 miles
Cruising Range Highway
522 miles
639.9 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
200.2 in
198.8 in
Height
55.2 in
56 in
Max Width
76.1 in
76.3 in
Front Width
64.1 in
65.8 in
Rear Width
65.8 in
65 in
Wheelbase
119 in
116.1 in
Ground Clearance
4.8 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.1 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
37 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,262 lbs
4,157 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.5 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
17.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
47.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Barcelona Blue Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
  • Black
  • White
  • Burgundy Red Metallic
  • Carrara White Metallic
  • Dolomite Silver Metallic
  • Gentian Blue Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Mahogany Metallic
  • Mamba Green Metallic
  • Night Blue Metallic
  • Ristretto Brown Metallic
  • Volcano Grey Metallic
  • Amethyst Metallic
  • Carmine Red
  • Chalk
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Papaya Metallic
  • Custom Color Metallic
  • Custom Color

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Frozen Bluestone Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Individual Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1.
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1.
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Agate Grey, Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Luxor Beige, Partial Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Interior
  • Agate Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Marsala, Leather Seat Trim
  • Saddle Brown, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Black/Chalk, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Black/Luxor Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Black/Saddle Brown, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Marsala/Cream, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Cohiba Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim
  • Truffle Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Night Blue/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo/Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Night Blue/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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