2025 BMW M8

Is the 2025 BMW M8 a Good Car?

"Affectionately known as the 'Big M8' (say it with an Australian accent), BMW's top performance coupe is less pretty than we'd like it to be, but the righteous acceleration from its twin-turbo V8 engine has a way of pushing such thoughts aside."—Ranked #4 out of 6 Luxury Sports Cars

Which 2025 BMW M8 Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 BMW M8 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2025 BMW M8 Competition Coupe

• Base Price: $138,800
• MPG Combined: 17
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.4-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 617 
• Torque: 553 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 3.0 sec
• Weight: 4,295 lbs
• Length: 191.8 in

The M8 is a tough one. Awesome car, don't get us wrong, but the significantly cheaper M850i has largely the same twin-turbo V8 engine and delivers more performance than most drivers can safely handle.

2. 2025 BMW M8 Competition Convertible

• Base Price: $148,800
• MPG Combined: 17
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.4-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 617 
• Torque: 553 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 3.1 sec
• Weight: 4,560 lbs
• Length: 191.8 in

The drop-top M8 serenades you with sweet V8 music every time you put your foot down, but so does the more sensibly priced M850i convertible. There's just not enough value added here to justify the huge price premium.