With its high-end Merino leather upholstery, the interior of the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe available in 8 elegant color options. You can expect a new Lavalina leather upholstery with 2022 MY. The cabin is designed with ash grain metallic wood trim where the walnut trim is a new addition.
The comfort with the 840i Gran Coupe is unmatchable. With the front bucket seats, you have up to 14-way seat adjustments, articulating backrests, bolster, and lumbar support. The heating function is available for both front and rear seats. You also have front and rear dual-zone air-conditioning as well.
Models
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2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 43
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2021 Audi A7 Sportback
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2021 Porsche Panamera
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Seating capacity
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5
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4-5
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5
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4-5
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Front row (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) (in)
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39.1/57.2/42.1
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40.8/57.8/NA
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37.0/57.2/41.3
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NA
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Rear row (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) (in)
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37.0/54.6/36.6
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38.2/57.2/NA
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37.1/55.9/37.0
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NA
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Cargo capacity (cubic feet)
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15.5
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NA
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24.9
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17.6
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*2021 MY specs for reference
With a maximum seating capacity of up to 5 people, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is quite spacious irrespective of its coupe-like rear styling. However, against the AMG GT 43, the 840i still doesn't stand a chance. With its cabin space, it might take over the rivals such as the Audi A7 Sportback and Porsche Panamera for once.
The offered cargo capacity in the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe may not be the best yet it is big enough to accommodate full-size luggage. The 15.5 cubic feet of space might not seem practical enough if compared with the rivals. Audi A7 Sportback may offer limited cabin space yet it has a massive trunk capacity which is the biggest in the segment. Standout interior features of the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe:
- Merino leatherette upholstery and metallic wood accents
- 4-zone automatic temperature control
- Front and rear heating function
- Massive panoramic sunroof
- Comfort seating package
- Carbon fiber inlays
2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: Infotainment and Connectivity
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe will remain equipped with the 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display. It is powered by the multi-input iDrive 7.0. It is very unlikely to get the rumored 8.0 version. The infotainment is operated through a center-mounted touchpad controller. The standard features with the infotainment include wireless phone connectivity, SiriusXM 360L radio subscription for 12 months, Apple car play, and Android auto. The infotainment will support a WiFi hotspot with a 3-month complimentary trial.
There are 16 Harman Kardon and a 464W amplifier as well as a digital signal processor. You can avail of 16 surround sound speakers by Bowers and Wilkins with a 1375W premium amplifier. The BMW live cockpit professional offers a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that properly optimizes driver's info. There's a heads-up display so that the driver keeps his eyes on the road. Highlight infotainment features of the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe:
- BMW iDrive system
- Touchpad controller
- SiriusXM 360L
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Harman Kardon speakers
- Optional Bowers Wilkins speakers