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BMW 8 Series MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2019–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW 8 Series fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW 8 Series for 8 model years, 2019 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 9 configurations rated 19–24 MPG combined and costing $3,340–$4,160 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2019 is the 2022 840i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 25 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 13 MPG in 1991.
BMW 8 Series MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2026 Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 19–24 | $3,340–$4,160 |
| 2025 | 19–24 | $3,340–$4,180 |
| 2024 | 19–24 | $3,380–$4,170 |
| 2023 | 19–24 | $3,380–$4,170 |
| 2022 | 19–25 | $3,150–$4,130 |
| 2021 | 20–25 | $3,150–$4,010 |
| 2020 | 23–25 | $3,150–$3,540 |
| 2019 Generation page | ||
| 2019 | 20 | $3,930–$3,950 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
BMW 8 Series generations
2 generations between 2019 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
BMW 8 Series MPG history, 1991–1997
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13–17 |
| 1994 | 13–16 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 13 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW 8 Series's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW 8 Series run 19–25 MPG across model years 2019 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 19–24 MPG.
Which BMW 8 Series model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022 BMW 8 Series 840i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2019, at 25 MPG.
How much does a BMW 8 Series cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,340–$4,160 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,340.
Has the BMW 8 Series's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2019 to 24 MPG in 2026, 4 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 13 MPG.