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2020 BMW 8 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 BMW 8 Series is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. That's up 5 MPG from the 2019 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 2020, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #19 of 39 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 BMW 8 Series's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2020 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW i3113 MPGe $805
  2. 2MINI Cooper EV108 MPGe $845
  3. 3BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid100 MPGe + 31 MPG $948
  4. 4Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Karma Revero70 MPGe + 26 MPG $1,496
  6. 19BMW 8 Series25 MPG $2,370
  7. 39Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060
2020 8 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,370/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

8 Series MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
840i Coupe
Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
840i Convertible
Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
840i xDrive Coupe
Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
840i xDrive Convertible
Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
347 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2020 BMW 8 Series vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 BMW 8 Series?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 BMW 8 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 BMW 8 Series?

The 2020 BMW 8 Series's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 BMW 8 Series per year?

About $2,370 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $15.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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