Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: xDrive | xDrive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $87,900, MSRP range: $87,900 - $101,295, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Excludes destination fees., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/4/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $87,900 | $87,900 - $101,295 | 0.9 | Excludes destination fees. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/4/2026 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 420 | 14.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 283 | 10 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 119 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 420 | 14.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | — | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW 840i presents an excellent initial reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, suggesting a robust start.
2025
The 2025 BMW 840i presents a compelling luxury coupe with a good public reliability score, but a recurring starter assembly recall warrants careful inspection.
2024
The 2024 BMW 840i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but used buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of a critical starter assembly recall.
2023
The 2023 BMW 840i offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but used buyers should prioritize inspecting the electrical system, particularly the starter assembly, due to documented recalls.
2022
The 2022 BMW 840i presents a good reliability profile, though a repeat recall for the starter motor warrants careful inspection and confirmation of repair completion before purchase.
2021
The 2021 BMW 840i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but buyers must be aware of critical safety recalls.
2020
The 2020 BMW 840i offers potent performance and luxury, but buyers should prioritize inspecting the integrated brake system due to documented critical recalls.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 840i?
Carfocal currently has 7 published 840i reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW 840i presents an excellent initial reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, suggesting a robust start.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW 840i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 840i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw 840i presents an excellent initial reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, suggesting a robust start. and the 2026 bmw 840i, given its excellent initial reliability record and strong performance metrics, should hold its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 840i?
Across Carfocal's published 840i guides, recurring problem areas include Starter Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Starter Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints