Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 7 recorded runs

BMW i4 0–60 Times

The BMW i4 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW i4 is the 2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW i4 is the 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport)(19" Wheels), which took 4.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW i4 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.17 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.67 seconds at 111.74 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.30sec 2022 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
Average 0–60 4.17sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.67sec @ 111.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.90sec 2025 eDrive40 Gran
2025 BMW i4

Across 7 verified runs, the BMW i4 ranges from 3.30 to 4.90 seconds 0–60, with a 4.17-second average.

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BMW i4 Performance Overview

BMW’s i4 performance profile spans 2022 to 2025 and, across 7 verified tests, has been defined entirely by dual- and single-motor electric Gran Coupe variants rather than any gasoline or hybrid transition. Output in the available data runs from 335 to 536 hp, with the range opening in 2022 already at its quickest point: the M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) on 20-inch wheels set the early benchmark at 3.3 seconds to 60 mph and an 11.6-second quarter-mile at 120.9 mph. That made the launch-year M50 the reference point for the model’s straight-line pace.

Subsequent tests show the i4 settling into two distinct performance bands. M50 versions continued to represent the top end, including a 2025 M50 Gran Coupe (20" Wheels) at 3.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the single-motor eDrive40 covered the mid-4-second range, such as the 2024 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18" Wheels) at 4.2 seconds and the 2025 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport) on 19-inch wheels at 4.9 seconds. With an average 0-60 of 4.17 seconds and average quarter-mile of 12.67 seconds at 111.7 mph, the current i4 stands as a compact electric liftback whose quickest recorded form remains the launch-spec M50, while today’s lineup still reaches 3.5 seconds in its fastest tested configuration.

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BMW i4 0–60 times by model year

7 tests · 3 years

2025 BMW i4

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport)(19" Wheels)
4.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 105.2 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
105.2 mph
Engine
Elec 83.9-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
106 C / 103 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport)(19" Wheels)

2024 BMW i4

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport)(19" Wheels)
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
Elec 83.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
MPG EPA
98 C / 100 H / 71 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (M Sport)(19" Wheels)

2022 BMW i4

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.98 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.46 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
3.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.70s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.70 sec
Trap Speed
120.0 mph
Engine
Elec 190+230-kW 81.5 kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
MPG EPA
79 C / 80 H / 83 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
#02
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
3.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.60s ¼ mi @ 120.9 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.60 sec
Trap Speed
120.9 mph
Engine
Elec 190+230-kW 81.5 kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
MPG EPA
79 C / 80 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
#03
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
3.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
Elec 190+230-kW 81.5 kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
MPG EPA
79 C / 80 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
2022 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (M Performance) (20" Wheels)
#05
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (Sport)(19" Wheels)
4.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 108.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
108.1 mph
Engine
Elec 250-kW 81.5-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
100 C / 98 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (Sport)(19" Wheels)
#06
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (Sport)(19" Wheels)
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
Elec 250-kW 81.5-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
100 C / 98 H / 108 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Liftback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (Sport)(19" Wheels)

How we verify BMW i4 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 i4 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW i4 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW i4 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe with the M Sport package and 19-inch wheels reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. In that same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds at 105.2 mph. That makes the current-year i4 quick, though slower than the fastest M50 results on record.
The quickest BMW i4 on record is the 2022 i4 M50 Gran Coupe with the M Performance package and 20-inch wheels. It posts a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 11.6 seconds with a 120.9-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock BMW i4 is also the 2022 i4 M50 Gran Coupe with the M Performance package and 20-inch wheels. Its best verified 0-60 run is 3.3 seconds. All 7 recorded i4 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified example outranking the quickest stock car.
The BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe with the M Performance package and 20-inch wheels is the quickest regularly tested i4 trim. Across 3 runs, it averages 3.47 seconds to 60 mph, and its best recorded 0-60 time is 3.3 seconds. That makes it the performance benchmark within the i4 range.
BMW i4 eDrive40 results on record range from 4.7 to 4.9 seconds to 60 mph, depending on specification. The eDrive40 Gran Coupe Sport on 19-inch wheels has a best 0-60 of 4.7 seconds across 2 tests, while the 2025 eDrive40 Gran Coupe M Sport on 19-inch wheels recorded 4.9 seconds.
The i4 M50 is clearly quicker. The M50 Gran Coupe with M Performance and 20-inch wheels has a best 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and a 3.47-second average across 3 tests. The eDrive40 ranges from 4.7 to 4.9 seconds, so the M50 holds a substantial advantage in straight-line acceleration.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe with the M Sport package and 19-inch wheels reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. That places it between the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the higher-output M50. On record, it is quicker than the 4.9-second 2025 eDrive40 but not as fast as the 3.3-second M50.
Across the full 2022-2025 BMW i4 run, the average 0-60 time is 4.17 seconds from 7 verified tests. The quickest version is the 2022 M50 Gran Coupe at 3.3 seconds, while the slowest recorded result is the 2025 eDrive40 Gran Coupe M Sport at 4.9 seconds. Output spans 335 to 536 horsepower.
For the 2022-2025 BMW i4 lineup, the fastest trim on record is the M50 Gran Coupe with the M Performance package and 20-inch wheels. It delivers the model’s best 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds. No other i4 trim in the current generation matches that figure across verified production runs.
Across all 7 BMW i4 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.67 seconds at 111.7 mph. The quickest i4 quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2022 M50 Gran Coupe with the M Performance package and 20-inch wheels at 11.6 seconds and 120.9 mph. The 2025 eDrive40 posted 13.5 seconds at 105.2 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

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 i4 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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