BMW 8 Series Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 BMW 8 Series really have?

The 2026 BMW 8 Series measures 200 in long, 76 in wide, 55.1 in tall, on a 119.3 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,769 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the BMW 8 Series curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The BMW 8 Series measures 200 in long, 76 in wide and 55.1 in tall, on a 119.3 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,769 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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BMW 8 Series Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2026Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2026Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2026Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2025Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2025Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2025Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2024Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2024Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2024Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2023Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2023Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2023Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2022Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2022Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2022Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2021Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2021Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2021Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2020Config 1 of 3	8-SERIES GRAN COUPE	200 in	76 in	55.1 in	119.3 in	4,769 lbs
2020Config 2 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,486 lbs
2020Config 3 of 3	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,747 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	8-SERIES 2DR COUPE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,332 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE	191.3 in	74.8 in	53.1 in	111 in	4,608 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

BMW 8 Series data analysis

How BMW 8 Series overall length varies

Across 23 configurations recorded for the 2019 through 2026 BMW 8 Series, overall length runs from 191 inches to 200 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 BMW 8 Series (8-SERIES GRAN COUPE) at 200 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (8-SERIES 2DR COUPE) at 191 inches — a spread of 5%. The narrow spread means any year of the BMW 8 Series in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 BMW 8 Series is 194 inches, against 194 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this BMW 8 Series data

This page lists every 2019 through 2026 BMW 8 Series record we hold for this measurement — 23 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these BMW 8 Series numbers

The 2019 through 2026 BMW 8 Series entries here cover the variants 8-SERIES GRAN COUPE, 8-SERIES 2DR COUPE and 8-SERIES 2DR CONVERTIBLE. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 3 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these BMW 8 Series figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 8 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the BMW 8 Series fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

76 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 20 in of total clearance, so roughly 10 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

55.1 in tall — 28.9 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

200 in long leaves 16 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 32 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 BMW 8 Series is 9 in longer than the 2019 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (119.3 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the BMW 8 Series curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Series Dimensions

How long is the BMW 8 Series?

The BMW 8 Series is 200 inches long, 75.9843 inches wide and 55.1181 inches tall. That is roughly 16.7 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the BMW 8 Series fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 200 in long and 75.9843 in wide, the BMW 8 Series fits with 40 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the BMW 8 Series weigh?

Curb weight for the BMW 8 Series is about 4,769 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.