BMW’s interior has always been something to look up to that has managed to amalgamate styling, functionality, and ergonomics in the best way possible. Although the overall layout of the 2023 BMW M8 Competition might feel eerily similar to some of the cheaper BMWs we have seen (most of them actually), the quality, fit and finish of stuff are some of the best on what they have to offer. The new standard Marino leather upholstery, carbon-fiber interior inserts, Nappa leather finished instrument panel lining and the Alcantara headliner all come together for a pleasant experience.
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The stock 16-way power-adjustable M-Sport seats feel really good and have all types of adjustments that anyone could possibly think of. The chunky M-Sport steering wheel falls into hand perfect, which, by the way, is the best in the business when it comes to size and physical feel. You got lots of space in the front row, but every step of adjustment does eat into the second-row legroom, which in reality is non-existent. It is best used as secondary cargo space for all your valuable stuff that can’t go in the cargo bay. You could also equip M-Sport racing bucket seats at the front, if you are all into driving and not comfort. The equipment list on this car is also elaborate and there is nothing that we felt that is a miss.
Model
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2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe
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2023 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe
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2023 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
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2022 Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe
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Passenger Capacity
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2+2
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2
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2
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2
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First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)
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38.9/57.2/42.1
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N/A |
36.8/56.5/42.8
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38.5/55.1/40.9
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Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)
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33.6/46.9/29.5
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N/A |
-
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-
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Cargo Capacity to the second row (cu-ft)
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14.8
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N/A |
7.3
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8.0
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The BMW M8 2023, boasting the longest wheelbase, unsurprisingly comes out as the roomiest car here and also gets an additional second row of seats, although it remains unusable mostly. It also has got the biggest trunk here measuring in at 14.8 cu-ft and adding in the unused rear seats, you won't find the M8 lacking in the cargo area. The rest of the pack is mostly comparable in cabin size, with the Vantage offering an airier and more comfortable cabin while the Audi R8 feels the most cramped.
Some standout interior features of the 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe include
- BMW Live Cockpit fully digital instrument cluster
- 16-way power adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation.
- Extended Marino Leather upholstery.
- Carbon fiber cabin trims, Alcantara headliner, and Nappa leather instrument panel finishing
- Multi-zone climate control
- Leather wrapped M-Sport steering wheel with power adjustments
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient lighting
How intuitive is the 2023 BMW M8’s infotainment system?
The new iDrive system is not the slickest infotainment system we have used, say like Mercedes’s MBUX systems, but it definitely does come packing in all the tech in the books. That’s said we are not fans of the scroll and touch physical control implementation and would straight up use the touchscreen functionality. The screen does get a size upgrade for this year and 12.3-inches now becomes the standard size. Features like Apple Carplay, Android Auto, intelligent voice assistant, and Navigation with real-time traffic info updates come in as standard for the M8 Competition. A 16-Speaker 464-Watt Harman Kardon audio system is also a part of the standard equipment list.
Standout infotainment features available with the 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe:
- 12.3-inch BMW iDrive infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity
- 16-speaker, 464-Watt Harmon Kardon premium audio system
- Sirius XM
- Navigation with real-time traffic update
- Intelligent personal assistant voice command system
- Steering mounted infotainment controls.
- BMW-connected apps.