BMW 1 Series M 0–60 Times
The BMW 1 Series M 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 110.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which took 5.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the BMW 1 Series M tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.95 seconds at 109.40 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.2sec
2011 Coupe
Average 0–60
4.55sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.95sec
@ 109.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.1sec
2011 Coupe
Across 4 verified runs, the BMW 1 Series M ranges from 4.2 to 5.1 seconds 0–60, with a 4.55-second average.
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BMW 1 Series M 0–60 times by model year
4 tests · 1 year
▾
2011
BMW 1 Series M · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.55
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.95
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#01
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 110.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 108.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#03
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
#04
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 20.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify BMW 1 Series M performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 1 Series M trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 1 Series M 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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BMW 1 Series M performance FAQs
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The quickest BMW 1 Series M on record is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 110.2 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which takes 5.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a BMW 1 Series M reaches 60 mph in 4.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.95 seconds at roughly 109.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 1 Series M can do, not a single marketing claim.
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