BMW 8 Series Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2026 BMW 8 Series is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW 8 Series is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
BMW 8 Series Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2026Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2026Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2026Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2026Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2026Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2025Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2025Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2025Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2025Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2025Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2025Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2025Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2024Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2024Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2024Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2023Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2023Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2023Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2023Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2023Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2023Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2023Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2022Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2022Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2022Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2022Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2022Config 5 of 8 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2022Config 6 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2022Config 7 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 20 |
| 2022Config 8 of 8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 19 |
| 2021Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2021Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2021Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2021Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2021Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2021Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 20 |
| 2020Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2020Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2020Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2020Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2020Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2020Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 20 |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 20 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW 8 Series data analysis
How to read this BMW 8 Series data
This page lists every 2019 through 2026 BMW 8 Series record we hold for this measurement — 49 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Series Drivetrain
Is the BMW 8 Series front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The BMW 8 Series is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the BMW 8 Series come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the BMW 8 Series. See the table above for the specific years and trims.
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