Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 9 recorded runs

BMW 228i 0–60 Times

The BMW 228i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW 228i is the 2014 BMW 228i Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW 228i is the 2015 BMW 228i Convertible, which took 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the BMW 228i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.08 seconds at 97.79 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.9sec 2014 Coupe
Average 0–60 5.39sec Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.08sec @ 97.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.3sec 2015 Convertible
2020 BMW 228i

Across 9 verified runs, the BMW 228i ranges from 4.9 to 6.3 seconds 0–60, with a 5.39-second average.

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BMW 228i 0–60 times by model year

9 tests · 4 years

2020

BMW 228i · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport)
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 9
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport)
#08
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport)
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 33 H / 24.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 9
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport)

2016

BMW 228i · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2016 BMW 228i Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 98.3 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
98.3 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
22 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#6 of 9
2016 BMW 228i Coupe

2015

BMW 228i · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
2015 BMW 228i xDrive Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 9
2015 BMW 228i xDrive Coupe
#07
2015 BMW 228i Convertible
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 9
2015 BMW 228i Convertible
#09
2015 BMW 228i Convertible
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 34 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#9 of 9
2015 BMW 228i Convertible

2014

BMW 228i · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2014 BMW 228i Coupe
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 36 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 9
2014 BMW 228i Coupe
#03
2014 BMW 228i Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 98.3 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
98.3 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 9
2014 BMW 228i Coupe
#05
2014 BMW 228i Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 98.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
98.5 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 9
2014 BMW 228i Coupe

How we verify BMW 228i 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 228i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW 228i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW 228i performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest BMW 228i on record is the 2014 BMW 228i Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.70 seconds at 101.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 228i is the 2015 BMW 228i Convertible, which takes 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 9 verified runs, a BMW 228i reaches 60 mph in 5.39 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.08 seconds at roughly 97.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. 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 228i can do, not a single marketing claim.

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