“Acceleration and handling are excellent. The car is a lot of fun to drive, and the luxurious interior is fun to be in. The car feels very safe, especially when braking due to traffic stopped in front of me. So far I have owned the car for just a few summer months in the Pacific Northwest where daylight is long and dry. I have not had many opportunities to drive at night or in the rain.”
2022 BMW 8 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 BMW 8 Series is that the M Sport Package becomes standard on every six-cylinder 840i model. This is a trim and equipment update, not a redesign.
About the 2022 BMW 8 Series
1st generation 8 Series (G14/G15/G16, 2019-2025); 2022 is the last pre-facelift year before the 2023 refresh.
BMW positions the 8 Series as a grand-touring luxury car first and a sharp-edged sports car second. It is the style-led, long-distance member of BMW’s upper-end lineup, offered as a coupe, convertible, or four-door Gran Coupe. The appeal is a mix of strong engines, rich cabin materials, and dramatic design, with the 840i models leaning toward smooth everyday grand touring and the M850i/ALPINA versions adding much stronger performance without giving up the 8 Series’ comfort-focused personality.
The 840i remains the comfort-focused entry point, with a 335-hp six-cylinder engine and coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. The M850i adds a 523-hp V8 and sharper suspension hardware, while the new 612-hp ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe serves as the more exclusive, comfort-oriented four-door flagship. All-wheel-drive 840i models also feature four-wheel steering for a more planted and agile feel.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 612-hp ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe joins the lineup with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, an ALPINA-tuned eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The regular 8 Series engines and transmissions carry over.
Styling
The M Sport Package becomes standard on the 840i and 840i xDrive across coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe body styles, giving the six-cylinder models a sportier exterior. Alloy wheels shift from standard to optional on the 840i and 840i xDrive models, including the Gran Coupes.
Tech and cabin equipment
Every 840i and 840i xDrive gains multi-function front seats and Extended Merino leather as standard equipment.
Chassis
The new ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe brings its own suspension and drivetrain tuning, including adaptive dampers, active roll stabilization, four-wheel steering, and a rear limited-slip differential.
2022 BMW 8 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22–23 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29–30 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 24–25 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp | 523 hp | 335 hp | 523 hp | 612 hp |
| Torque | 368 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 29.5 in | 36.6 in | 29.5 in | 29.5 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||||||
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| Bluetooth | |||||||
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| USB Ports | |||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 BMW 8 Series redesigned?
No. The 2022 BMW 8 Series is the final model year before the 2023 facelift, so its updates center on standard equipment and the new ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe rather than a new design or platform.
What became standard on the 2022 BMW 840i?
The M Sport Package, multi-function front seats, and Extended Merino leather became standard on every 2022 BMW 840i and 840i xDrive, covering coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe body styles.
Is the BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe new for 2022?
Yes. The ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe joined the 8 Series for 2022 as a 612-hp, all-wheel-drive four-door flagship with ALPINA-specific transmission, suspension, drivetrain, and styling details.
Did the regular 2022 BMW 8 Series engines change?
No. The regular 840i and M850i engines and transmissions carried over for 2022. The powertrain news was the arrival of the separate 612-hp ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe.
How is the 2022 BMW 8 Series different from the 2021 model?
The 2022 model gives all six-cylinder 840i versions the M Sport Package, multi-function front seats, and Extended Merino leather as standard equipment. It also adds the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe to the four-door range.
2022 BMW 8 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 BMW 8 Series.
4.5
2022 BMW 8 Series
(479 reviews)
“probably the best BMW ever made, perfect marriage between luxury and sportiness.”
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