BMW i8 0–60 Times
The BMW i8 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW i8 is the 2015 BMW i8 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 116.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW i8 is the 2014 BMW i8 Coupe (EV Mode), which took 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the BMW i8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.98 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.37 seconds at 105.78 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.6sec
2015 Coupe
Average 0–60
4.98sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.37sec
@ 105.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.5sec
2014 Coupe (EV
Across 11 verified runs, the BMW i8 ranges from 3.6 to 9.5 seconds 0–60, with a 4.98-second average.
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Tests by model year
11 tests · 4 years
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2019
BMW i8 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.23
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.67
sec
Recorded Tests
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#06
2019 BMW i8 Roadster
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
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0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 2A
MPG EPA
26 C / 29 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 11
#07
2019 BMW i8 Roadster
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 2A
MPG EPA
26 C / 29 H / 73.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 11
#09
2019 BMW i8 Coupe
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 112.1 mph
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0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
112.1 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 11.6-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 2A
MPG EPA
26 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest BMW i8 on record is the 2015 BMW i8 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at 116.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW i8 is the 2014 BMW i8 Coupe (EV Mode), which takes 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a BMW i8 reaches 60 mph in 4.98 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.37 seconds at roughly 105.8 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 i8 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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