BMW 128i 0–60 Times
The BMW 128i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested BMW 128i is the 2008 BMW 128i Coupe (Sport), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 96.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested BMW 128i is the 2008 BMW 128i Convertible (Sport), which took 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the BMW 128i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.60 seconds at 95.37 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.70sec
2008 Coupe (Sport)
Average 0–60
5.90sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60sec
@ 95.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.20sec
2008 Convertible (Sport)
Across 3 verified runs, the BMW 128i ranges from 5.70 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.90-second average.
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BMW 128i Performance Overview
BMW’s 128i appears here through a narrow launch-year snapshot, with 3 verified tests spanning 2008 to 2008. In this data set, the model’s performance identity is defined by the E82-era 1 Series coupe and convertible, both using the naturally aspirated N52B30 3.0-liter inline-six rated at 230 hp and rear-wheel drive. Across the three tests, gasoline power is the only configuration represented, with 0-60 times ranging from 5.7 to 6.2 seconds and quarter-mile runs averaging 14.6 seconds at 95.4 mph.
The quickest result came immediately: the 2008 Coupe (Sport) established the benchmark at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph and covered the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds at 96.1 mph. A second 2008 Coupe (Sport) test returned 5.8 seconds, reinforcing that mid-five-second acceleration was typical for the lighter fixed-roof car. The 2008 Convertible (Sport), carrying the same 230-hp inline-six, posted 6.2 seconds to 60 mph, showing the spread within the range.
That leaves the 128i, in the data currently available, as a single-year view of the E82’s naturally aspirated baseline: compact, gasoline-powered, and consistently a sub-6-second car in coupe form, with the Coupe (Sport) remaining the current best-tested configuration.
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BMW 128i 0–60 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E82 | 2008–2013 | 5.90s | 5.70s — 2008 Coupe (Sport) | 3 | The E82 generation (2008–2013) averaged 5.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2008 Coupe (Sport) at 5.70 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations. |
E82
2008–2013
Avg 0–60
5.90s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
3
2008 Coupe (Sport)
The E82 generation (2008–2013) averaged 5.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2008 Coupe (Sport) at 5.70 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations.
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BMW 128i 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 1 year
▾
2008 BMW 128i
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2008 BMW 128i Coupe (Sport)
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 96.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2008 BMW 128i Coupe (Sport)
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2008 BMW 128i Convertible (Sport)
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify BMW 128i 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 128i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 128i 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW 128i performance FAQs
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The 2008 BMW 128i runs 0-60 in 5.7 to 6.2 seconds across three recorded tests. The quickest result is the 2008 Coupe (Sport) at 5.7 seconds, while the Convertible (Sport) posts 6.2 seconds. The overall average for all 2008 BMW 128i tests is 5.9 seconds.
The quickest BMW 128i on record is the 2008 Coupe (Sport), which reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That same car also has the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds with a 96.1 mph trap speed. All three recorded 128i tests are stock production cars.
The fastest stock BMW 128i is the 2008 Coupe (Sport) at 5.7 seconds from 0-60. Since every recorded BMW 128i test here is a production-stock car, the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall result. The next recorded Coupe (Sport) run is 5.8 seconds.
The E82 BMW 128i, covering the 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe generation, averages 5.9 seconds from 0-60 across three tests. The quickest E82 128i run is 5.7 seconds, set by the 2008 Coupe (Sport). All recorded E82 128i examples here use a naturally aspirated 230-hp gasoline setup.
The fastest E82 BMW 128i is the 2008 Coupe (Sport), recorded at 5.7 seconds from 0-60. It is also the quickest quarter-mile E82 128i on record, running 14.4 seconds at 96.1 mph. Across the generation's three verified runs, the average 0-60 time is 5.9 seconds.
The E82 BMW 128i Coupe (Sport) is the quicker body style on record, with two tests at 5.8 and 5.7 seconds to 60 mph. That gives the Coupe (Sport) a 5.75-second average. Both coupe tests also beat the Convertible (Sport), which is recorded at 6.2 seconds.
The BMW 128i Coupe (Sport) is quicker than the Convertible (Sport) in recorded 0-60 testing. The coupe posts 5.7 and 5.8 seconds, while the convertible runs 6.2 seconds. That puts the coupe ahead by 0.4 to 0.5 second, depending on which coupe test you compare.
The 2008 BMW 128i Coupe (Sport) reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds in its quickest recorded run, with another verified test at 5.8 seconds. Across those two tests, its average 0-60 time is 5.75 seconds. Both coupe results come from stock, rear-wheel-drive cars with 230 hp and 200 lb-ft.
The 2008 BMW 128i Convertible (Sport) runs 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. That makes it the slowest recorded 128i test here, compared with the Coupe (Sport) at 5.7 and 5.8 seconds. Like the coupe, it uses the 230-hp, 200-lb-ft N52B30 inline-six and rear-wheel drive.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for the BMW 128i is 14.4 seconds at 96.1 mph, set by the 2008 Coupe (Sport). Across all three tests, the model averages 14.6 seconds at 95.4 mph. The other recorded runs are 14.5 seconds at 96 mph for the coupe and 14.9 seconds at 94 mph for the convertible.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 128i can do, not a single marketing claim.
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