2019 BMW 8 Series: Putting the 840d to the Test

Dan Prosser tests the new BMW 840d to find out if this big diesel coupe is more of a sports car or a GT. Is it the BMW of your dreams? Let us know in the comments!
Written review: www.cargurus.co.uk/research/B...
Pros
Quick, and handles well
xDrive 4x4 models perform in all weathers
Choice of convertible, coupe, and four-door body styles
Cons
Not as exciting as a Porsche 911
Not as luxurious as a Mercedes S-Class Coupe
Coupe and convertible are cramped in the back
The CarGurus verdict
On the one hand, the BMW 8 Series does neatly split the difference between its rivals from Porsche and Mercedes. That means if a 911 is too uncompromising for you but an S-Class Coupe far too big and flabby, the 8 Series could well be the just-so solution. However, it does inevitably mean as well that no version of BMW’s flagship truly excels in one particular area - in that sense, the 8 Series manages to be neither one thing nor the other; neither thrilling road racer nor peerless continental missile.
It’s frustrating given the substantial footprint of the 8 Series that its back seats are not more useful than they are. If you often carry passengers, you’ll need the more usable 8 Series Gran Coupe variant with its far more accommodating rear cabin. BMW has proven countless times in the past that it’s very capable of producing some of the finest vehicles on the road. The 8 Series - attractive, quick and broadly-capable though it might be - ultimately is not one of those.
CarGurus can help you find great deals on used cars from top-rated dealers in your area. To find out more, visit www.cargurus.co.uk/
Read the CarGurus blog:
blog.cargurus.co.uk/
#cargurusuk #bmw8series #danprosser

[@frankullrich2277]

😊 I'm very, very happy with this car. It drives like an original GT Sportscar. Nobody does it better than BMW.

[@malcolmc5964]

Really good review, covered all the bases, accom, boot, performance, cabin, range. Keep it up!

[@swanblake]

When you make a 6 series but charge more and add more LCD displays/computers than Google's mainframe, it's an 8 series. Well played BMW, well played. You are still charging annually for Carplay, right? Genius. Extortionist extraordinar

[@stevem2323]

It's still fucking gorgeous car.

[@mihirkulkarni2606]

Such a gorgeous car.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

Lane assist. Standard ona type r GT. Optional on a high end luxury saloon. Makes a lot of sense! Great review none the less dan

[@robertmarsh3588]

Nice looking car, decent review, but why the multiple references to it not being a 911 style sports car? Surely that's pretty apparent..🤔

[@victoryhelmi2552]

Omg that lovely car

[@malcolmscott4150]

Styling from BMW GT catalogue excels here compared to toothy X series - great review

[@mikeymike1854]

This car looks really good un person. Great looking car

[@Ferraridude13]

0-60 in 4.9 seconds is not exactly slowing things down

[@aris1956]

Hello .... I have a question ..... maybe my next car will be an 8 series. Does the 8 series have no air conditioning in the rear of the car like my 4 series with warm and cool air? (1:37) That would be very disappointing for a car of this class. Thank you !

[@peterlbaldwin511]

Must admit that, I have always been more of a "Merc. Man " than a "Beemer Boy", but the new B.M.W. 840d Convertible may just change that(well I live on Spain's Mediterranean coast..!). For me, more than adequate performance and let's face it, for most hard to argue with those fuel consumption figures. You may laugh at this, but having additional area behind the front seats, even if used solely for occasional luggage makes a difference. Also I like the fact that BMW still has a consol mounted "gear" selector..! Mercedes now only offers that on their rank 2 seater "SL" series. Porsche may offer it also but too much of an out and out sports car, for my needs.To me, one only has a "column" shift on a "2 or 4 Door Saloon"...!

[@ENERGYCORP]

I want

[@nemanjavagic447]

This is facelift of 640d they just stealing money from people who doesn’t see it. Bad staff from BMW that’s why you have now more then 60 on sale on AutoTrader.

[@AGZF1983]

they haven't released the lci varient of the current 8 series yet so yeah. research before you speak

[@user-el2zj3pw5r]

Really stupid comment

[@JemMarsh]

Prefer the look of the 640 - even after all this time, the new 8 looks are not working for me; so fussy at the back