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.
Across 6 verified runs, the BMW i5 ranges from 3.30 to 5.10 seconds 0–60, with a 3.93-second average.
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.
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. |
BMW i5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 tests · 2 years2025 BMW i5
1 verified run- 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
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 6
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.
BMW i5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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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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