BMW 8 Series · E31, G15 · Buying guide

8 Series.
BMW's grand coupe.

The 8 Series is BMW's flagship coupe, blending saloon luxury with a grand-touring silhouette. The first-generation E31, built 1989 to 1999, became famous for its pop-up headlights and the V12 in the 850i. The modern generation from 2018, based on the G14, G15 and G16 codes, returns with coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. At the top sits the M8 with a turbocharged V8 and xDrive. The 8 Series appears at Japanese auctions both as the classic E31 and as the modern grand coupe.

E31 / G15

Generations

V8 / V12

Engine range

Performance flagship

RWD / xDrive

Drivetrain

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BMW 8 Series 2020 from a Japanese auction

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BMW 8 Series

CP 4WD M850I Xdrive Coupe

2020 62,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

98,615 zł

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BMW 8 Series

CP 4WD M850I Xdrive Coupe

2020 62,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

98,615 zł

Grade: 3

LHD

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BMW 8 Series

CP 850I

2020 68,000 km 5,000 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

25,576 zł

BMW 8 Series 2023 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

CP 840I Coupe Exclusive M Sport

2023 22,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

111,749 zł

BMW 8 Series 2021 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 4WD M850I Xdrive Gran Coupe

2021 47,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

105,528 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 840I Gran Coupe M Sport

2020 63,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

66,819 zł

BMW 8 Series 2019 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

CP 4WD M850I Xdrive Coupe

2019 27,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

100,920 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 4WD 840D Xdrive Gran Coupe Exclusive M Sport

2023 17,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

96,311 zł

Grade: 5

Rare

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BMW 8 Series

Op 840I Cabriolet M-Sport

2021 5,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

121,656 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 4WD 840D Xdrive Gran Coupe M Sport

2021 56,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

82,487 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 4WD M850I Xdrive Gran Coupe

2021 91,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

80,183 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 840I Gran Coupe M Sport

2021 22,000 km 3,000 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

82,487 zł

Grade: 4.5

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BMW 8 Series

4D 840I Gran Coupe

2021 49,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

68,662 zł

Versions

Which version to choose?

E31 (1989–1999)

The classic grand coupe with pop-up headlights. The 850i runs a V12, while the sought-after 840Ci uses a V8. Good cars are collector items today.

G15 coupe (2018 onward)

A modern two-door coupe with turbocharged inline and V8 engines. The 840i and M850i xDrive blend comfort with strong performance.

G14 convertible and G16 Gran Coupe (2019 onward)

An open coupe and a four-door Gran Coupe extend the range with extra practicality while keeping the grand-coupe silhouette.

M8 (2019 onward)

The flagship with the turbocharged S63 V8 and xDrive, offered as coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe. The most powerful and priciest version in the range.

FAQ

8 Series — FAQ

How does the classic E31 differ from the new 8 Series?

The E31, built 1989 to 1999, is a classic coupe with pop-up headlights and a V8 or V12. The new generation from 2018 is a modern grand coupe with turbocharged engines, also offered as a convertible and a four-door Gran Coupe.

What is the M8?

The M8 is the top, performance version of the 8 Series from the M division, with a turbocharged V8 and xDrive. It comes as a coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe and is the most powerful variant of the model.

Is the classic 850i V12 a good buy?

It is a sought-after classic, but the V12 and the period electronics call for a check of service history and the condition of every system. Well-kept cars with documented maintenance are the safer choice.

8 Series. BMW's grand coupe.

8 Series available this week

8 Series from our archive

Which version to choose?

E31 (1989–1999)

G15 coupe (2018 onward)

G14 convertible and G16 Gran Coupe (2019 onward)

M8 (2019 onward)

8 Series — FAQ

8 Series.
BMW's grand coupe.