In-depth reviews

BMW 8 Series Coupe M850i xDrive 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M850
Price	£118,665
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	3.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	242
Length	4851 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1346 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1930 kg

Driver Convenience

Automatic tailgate operation, remote opening with key, closing by tailgate button or remote control including tailgate in LED technology
Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface, voice control and enhanced bluetooth + Wireless charging
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live cockpit professional with 12.3" instrument display
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Check control system
Condition based service
Drive experience control with Sport, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive modes
Electric bootlid
Engine start/stop button
Head up Display
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Integral active steering
Integrated owners handbook
Light on warning
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Outside temperature display
Service interval indicator
Servotronic system
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

BMW xDrive system
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Eight speed sport automatic transmission
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter
Sport exhaust system

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Body colour M rear boot sport spoiler
Carbon core
Climate comfort windscreen
Daytime driving lights front and rear active
Dynamic brake lights
Exterior mirrors - Floating design mirror, electric adjust/heated/folding, aspherical
Follow me home headlight function
Frameless interior mirror
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front electric windows
Front ornamental grille with kidney grille bars
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated rear window, glass
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss shadowline exterior trim - black high gloss window frame, air breather frame and mirror base + pearl chrome air breather
Illuminated door handles
Illuminated radiator grille iconic glow
LED rear lights
M emblem in radiator grille
Model inscription in M typography
Model logo - right tailgate in chrome, M emblem on side panel in light chrome, badge on bonnet and tailgate
Rain sensor and automatic driving lights control
Rear boot
Side window graphic in black high gloss
Sun protection glass
Thermally insulated windscreen
Third LED technology brake light in rear window
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
xDrive designation on left tailgate

Interior Features

1 x 12V power socket in front centre console
2 cup holders in front
2 rear head restraints
3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel with shift paddle
4 seats
50/50 split folding rear seat
Ambient light with dynamic interior light
Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control
BMW ID
Front door pockets
Front entry lights doors
Front reading lights
Front seat heating
Front sun visors with ticket holder and illuminated mirror
Interior lighting - Interior light front centre above interior mirror,luggage compartment light,automatic interior light system soft on/soft off
Lashing eyelets
Lockable glove compartment with light
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Steering column with adjustable height and length and activation via control on the steering column
Storage compartment under front centre armrest with light, 1 x 12V power socket and USB
Through loading function

Packs

Connected professional pack - 8 Series
M Performance pack - 8 Series
M sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 8 Series

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Active protection
Airbags - Driver and front passenger airbag with seat occupancy detection, knee, side and front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Brake discs, compound structure
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting, safety battery terminal clamp and airbags
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Front three point with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner seat belts, belt force limiter and belt stopper
Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row
Hill start assist
Integrated brake system
ISOFIX child seat mounting for the two outer rear seats
Rear three point with pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner seat belts and belt force limiter
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with electronic engine immobiliser
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system
Locking wheel bolts
Vehicle key with exclusive M designation

Trim

Instrument and upper door panel in black walknappa leather with contrast stitching

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	71
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	242
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	244
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	239
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	405
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	248

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.4
WLTP - MPG - High	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	15.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25.9

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.9
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	275/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 895M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1346 mm
Length	4851 mm
Wheelbase	2822 mm
Width	1902 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2137 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2395 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	465 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1930 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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