Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

BMW i5 0–60 Times

The BMW i5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW i5 is the 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds at 124.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW i5 is the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels), which took 5.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 104.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW i5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.93 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.23 seconds at 117.23 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.30sec 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) · stock
Average 0–60 3.93sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.23sec @ 117.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.10sec 2025 eDrive40 (M
2025 BMW i5

Across 6 verified runs, the BMW i5 ranges from 3.30 to 5.10 seconds 0–60, with a 3.93-second average.

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BMW i5 Performance Overview

BMW’s i5 entered production for 2024 to 2025 as the electric branch of the G60 5 Series, and the performance record so far is compact but clear across 6 verified tests spanning 2024 to 2025. In this first G60 phase, every recorded example uses an electric powertrain, with output ranging from 335 to 593 hp. The early baseline comes from the rear-drive 2025 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels), which posts a 5.1-second 0-60 run, while quicker dual-motor M60 xDrive versions immediately establish the upper end of the range.

For 2024, the M60 xDrive became the model’s performance benchmark. A 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) recorded the all-time best 3.3 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro +Dynamic Handling Pack)(21" Wheels) ran 3.4 seconds and also set the quickest quarter-mile at 11.5 seconds at 124 mph. Another M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) test landed at 3.5 seconds, showing a narrow spread at the top end.

As it stands today, the G60 i5 remains an all-electric executive sedan line with a measured 0-60 window from 3.3 to 5.1 seconds and a current-generation best of 3.3 seconds.

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BMW i5 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
G60 2024–present 3.93s 3.30s — 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) 6 The G60 generation (2024–present) averaged 3.93 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) at 3.30 seconds. Output ranged from 335 to 593 hp across Elec 84.3-kWh configurations.
G60 2024–present
Avg 0–60 3.93s
Fastest 3.30s
Tests 6
2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
The G60 generation (2024–present) averaged 3.93 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2024 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) at 3.30 seconds. Output ranged from 335 to 593 hp across Elec 84.3-kWh configurations.
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BMW i5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

6 tests · 2 years

2025 BMW i5

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels)
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
104.8 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
Horsepower
335 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.6 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
97 C / 94 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels)

2024 BMW i5

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.96 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
3.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.50s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.50 sec
Trap Speed
124.0 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
593 hp
Torque
605 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
8.8 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
85 C / 86 H / 75 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
#02
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
3.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.50s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.50 sec
Trap Speed
124.0 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
593 hp
Torque
605 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
8.8 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
85 C / 86 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
#03
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro +Dynamic Handling Pack)(21" Wheels)
3.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.50s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.50 sec
Trap Speed
124.0 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
593 hp
Torque
586 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
8.8 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
85 C / 86 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro +Dynamic Handling Pack)(21" Wheels)
#04
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
3.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.60s ¼ mi @ 121.6 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.60 sec
Trap Speed
121.6 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
593 hp
Torque
605 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
8.8 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
85 C / 86 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels)
#06
2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels)
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
Elec 84.3-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
Horsepower
335 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,252 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.7 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
97 C / 94 H / 73 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels)

How we verify BMW i5 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 i5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW i5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW i5 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2025 BMW i5 runs 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds in eDrive40 (M Sport) form on 21-inch wheels. That test also recorded a 13.6-second quarter-mile at 104.8 mph. Across all BMW i5 runs on record, the average 0-60 time is 3.93 seconds.
The quickest BMW i5 0-60 time on record is 3.3 seconds. That mark was set by the 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro Pack and 21-inch wheels. It is also the fastest stock i5 tested so far.
The fastest stock BMW i5 on record is the 2024 i5 M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro Pack and 21-inch wheels. It reached 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. All six BMW i5 tests on record are production-stock cars, so there is no modified run faster than that.
The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is significantly quicker than the eDrive40. The best recorded 0-60 time for the M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro Pack and 21-inch wheels is 3.3 seconds. Another M60 xDrive configuration with the Dynamic Handling Pack has run 3.4 seconds.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 with the M Sport package and 21-inch wheels has a recorded 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 104.8 mph. That makes it the slowest i5 configuration currently on record.
The i5 M60 xDrive is the quicker trim. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 3.3 seconds, while the i5 eDrive40 with M Sport and 21-inch wheels runs 5.1 seconds. That gives the quickest M60 xDrive a 1.8-second advantage to 60 mph.
The G60-generation BMW i5, introduced for 2024, has an average 0-60 time of 3.93 seconds across six recorded tests. The quickest G60 i5 is the 2024 M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro Pack and 21-inch wheels at 3.3 seconds. Power ranges from 335 to 593 hp.
The fastest G60 BMW i5 on record is the 2024 i5 M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro Pack and 21-inch wheels. It posts a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. Within the current G60 generation, that is the benchmark sprint figure to 60 mph.
The 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive has been recorded as quick as 3.3 seconds from 0-60 mph in M Sport Pro Pack form on 21-inch wheels. A separate M60 xDrive setup with the M Sport Pro and Dynamic Handling Pack has run 3.4 seconds, showing very little spread between configurations.
Across all BMW i5 tests on record, the average quarter-mile time is 12.23 seconds at 117.2 mph. The quickest quarter-mile comes from the 2024 i5 M60 xDrive with the M Sport Pro and Dynamic Handling Pack on 21-inch wheels, running 11.5 seconds at 124 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 i5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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