BMW 0–60 Times
BMW acceleration data on this page brings together 908 recorded test results across 78 models, with 904 production-model tests that include a 0–60 mph time. It is built to help you compare BMW 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration results across sedans, sports cars, SUVs and crossovers, and electric vehicles.
Among the standout results, a production-model M8 test posts the quickest recorded 0–60 mph time in the archive at 2.5 seconds. Separately, a production-model M4 result delivers the quickest recorded quarter-mile at 10.6 seconds, while models such as the iX and X3 show how quick BMW performance extends beyond coupes.
The available tests cover BMW model years from 1959 through 2026, giving useful context for comparing individual model years, trims, and the quickest recorded results within the lineup. Results are compiled from reputable automotive publications and independent instrumented tests, with entries that may include year, trim, 0–60 mph time, quarter-mile time, trap speed, and source details.
Fastest BMW models
by 0–60 time| # | Model | Best 0–60 | Best ¼ Mile | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW M8 | 2.50s | 10.70s | 3 |
| 2 | BMW M5 | 2.60s | 10.60s | 50 |
| 3 | BMW M3 | 2.70s | 10.70s | 74 |
| 4 | BMW M4 | 2.80s | 11.00s | 24 |
| 5 | BMW Alpina | 3.20s | 11.40s | 14 |
| 6 | BMW Alpina B8 | 3.20s | 11.40s | 1 |
| 7 | BMW X3 | 3.20s | 11.50s | 36 |
| 8 | BMW X4 | 3.20s | 11.60s | 15 |
| 9 | BMW iX | 3.20s | 11.50s | 7 |
| 10 | BMW i7 | 3.20s | 11.50s | 5 |
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In sports cars, the M8 sets the pace at 2.5 seconds to 60 mph. Among electric vehicles, the iX leads at 3.2 seconds. In SUVs and crossovers, the X3 matches that 3.2-second mark. For sedans, the 760i is quickest at 3.5 seconds.
BMW performance overview
The quickest 0-60 time is 2.5 seconds, the average is 4.85 seconds, and the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 10.2 seconds. The best quarter-mile pass is 10.6 seconds, showing a broad spread from classic slower results to modern high-performance numbers.