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2019 BMW 8 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019 BMW 8 Series at a glance
The 2019 BMW 8 Series has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,930 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,930 to $3,950, a $20 difference. The M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2019 (class median $3,230 a year).
What the 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$328
$3,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.55
Per 100 miles
$26.20
Five years
$19,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$700more a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW 8 Series MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M850i xDrive Coupe (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,930 |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,950 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $4,690 in California and $3,410 in Texas, a $1,280 difference.
- California $4,690
- Washington $4,410
- New York $3,880
- Florida $3,590
- Texas $3,410
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small car models.
Generations
- 2019
- 2020-2026
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW 8 Series get?
EPA rates the 2019 BMW 8 Series at 20 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 BMW 8 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,930 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,930–$3,950 a year. That is a $20 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 BMW 8 Series 100 miles?
About $26.20 per 100 miles for the M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.20 and $26.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 BMW 8 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2019 BMW 8 Series compare with other small car configurations?
The M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,930 a year to fuel, $700 more than the class median of $3,230, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.