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 4.90 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 6.30 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 4.90sec 2014 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 5.39sec Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.08sec @ 97.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.30sec 2015 Convertible
2020 BMW 228i

Across 9 verified runs, the BMW 228i ranges from 4.90 to 6.30 seconds 0–60, with a 5.39-second average.

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BMW 228i Performance Overview

BMW's 228i performance record spans 9 verified tests across 2014 to 2020, covering the model's entire measured run within the F22/F23 first generation. Launched for 2014, the rear-drive 228i Coupe set the pace immediately, reaching 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That early benchmark came from the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in N20 and later B46 form, with output ranging from 228 to 240 hp, and it established the car's place as a compact, gasoline-powered performance coupe and convertible with consistently mid-5-second capability overall.

As the range expanded, body style and drivetrain created the main performance splits. The 2015 xDrive Coupe produced the quickest quarter-mile result at 13.7 seconds at 101 mph, while the 2015 Convertible recorded the slowest 0-60 figure at 6.3 seconds. Other tested points show the lineup clustering tightly: the 2016 Coupe ran 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, and the 2020 xDrive Convertible did it in 5.5 seconds. Across all tests, the 228i averaged 5.39 seconds to 60 mph and 14.08 seconds in the quarter-mile. Today, the name continues in the G42 generation, but no independently verified 228i tests are yet recorded for that newer series.

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BMW 228i 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
F22 2014–2021 5.39s 4.90s — 2014 Coupe 9 The F22 generation (2014–2021) averaged 5.39 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2014 Coupe at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 228 to 240 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
F22 2014–2021
Avg 0–60 5.39s
Fastest 4.90s
Tests 9
2014 Coupe
The F22 generation (2014–2021) averaged 5.39 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2014 Coupe at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 228 to 240 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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BMW 228i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

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)
5.10sec 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
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,530 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.5 lbs/hp
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)
6.00sec 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
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,530 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.5 lbs/hp
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
5.50sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,345 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.9 lbs/hp
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
5.00sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,500 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.6 lbs/hp
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
5.50sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,670 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.3 lbs/hp
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
6.30sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,670 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.3 lbs/hp
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
4.90sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
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
5.00sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
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
5.20sec 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
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,320 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
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

10 questions
The 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport) has recorded 0-60 times of 5.1 and 6.0 seconds. That puts the quickest verified 2020 run at 5.1 seconds. Both tests use the 228-hp, 258-lb-ft turbocharged B46 engine with AWD.
The quickest BMW 228i on record reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That benchmark was set by a 2014 BMW 228i Coupe, and it also stands as the fastest stock 228i result. Across all 9 verified tests, the model averages 5.39 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest stock BMW 228i on record is the 2014 Coupe at 4.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 9 recorded 228i tests are production vehicles, so the overall best and the best stock result are the same. No modified runs are included in the current results.
The BMW 228i falls within the F22/F23 first-generation 2 Series family, covering 2014 to 2021. Across 9 verified tests, the generation averages 5.39 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quickest run is 4.9 seconds, set by a 2014 Coupe, with output ranging from 228 to 240 hp.
The fastest F22-generation BMW 228i is the 2014 Coupe, which recorded a 4.9-second 0-60 time. Within the F22/F23 generation, that remains the quickest verified result. The same generation averages 5.39 seconds across 9 tests, so the 2014 Coupe sits comfortably at the top of the range.
The 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport) has two verified acceleration results: 5.1 seconds and 6.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. In quarter-mile testing, it has run 13.8 seconds at 99 mph and 14.5 seconds at 95 mph. Both tests were stock AWD cars with 228 hp and 258 lb-ft.
The Coupe is quicker on record. Across 4 Coupe tests, the BMW 228i averages 5.15 seconds from 0-60 mph and has a best run of 4.9 seconds. The Convertible averages 5.9 seconds across 2 tests, with a best of 5.5 seconds, so the Coupe holds the clear advantage.
The xDrive Coupe is quicker in the recorded tests. The single xDrive Coupe run reached 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, while the xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport) averages 5.55 seconds across 2 tests and has a best run of 5.1 seconds. That gives the xDrive Coupe the edge by a narrow margin.
Across all 9 verified BMW 228i tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.08 seconds at 97.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result is 13.7 seconds at 101 mph, recorded by a 2015 BMW 228i xDrive Coupe. That remains the fastest 228i quarter-mile pass on record.
The slowest BMW 228i on record reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. That result came from a 2015 Convertible. Even at the slower end of the range, the 228i stays within a relatively tight spread, with all 9 verified 0-60 runs averaging 5.39 seconds overall.

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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