BMW 8 Series Transmission Specifications
The 2026 BMW 8 Series uses Automatic (S8) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW 8 Series comes with Automatic (S8).
BMW 8 Series Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the BMW 8 Series have?
The BMW 8 Series is offered with Automatic (S8) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the BMW 8 Series come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the BMW 8 Series in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.