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BMW 8 Series Vehicle Class & Size

The EPA classifies the 2026 BMW 8 Series as a Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2026):

The BMW 8 Series is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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BMW 8 Series Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2026Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2026Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2026Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2026Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2026Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2025Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2025Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2025Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2025Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2025Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2025Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2025Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2024Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2024Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2024Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2024Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2024Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2024Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2024Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2023Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2023Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2023Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2022Config 1 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2022Config 2 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2022Config 3 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2022Config 4 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2022Config 5 of 8Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2022Config 6 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2022Config 7 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2022Config 8 of 8Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline19
2021Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2021Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2021Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2021Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2021Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2021Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2020Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2020Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2020Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2020Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2020Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline23
2020Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LMidsize CarsRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2019Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2019Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 LSubcompact CarsAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20

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 Vehicle Class

What class of vehicle is the BMW 8 Series?

The EPA classifies the BMW 8 Series as a Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the BMW 8 Series considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars), the BMW 8 Series is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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