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 3.60 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 9.50 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
3.60sec
2015 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
4.98sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.37sec
@ 105.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.50sec
2014 Coupe (EV
Across 11 verified runs, the BMW i8 ranges from 3.60 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 4.98-second average.
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BMW i8 Performance Overview
BMW’s i8 performance profile is defined by its short 2014 to 2019 production run and a single I12/I15 generation that paired a turbocharged 1.5-liter B38K15T0 three-cylinder with plug-in-hybrid electric assist. Across 11 verified tests spanning those years, the car’s acceleration window ran from 3.6 seconds to 60 mph in the 2015 Coupe to 9.5 seconds in the 2014 Coupe (EV Mode), illustrating the gap between full-system output and electric-only operation. Early testing established the baseline quickly: the 2014 Coupe reached 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, then the 2015 Coupe lowered that to 3.6 seconds and also set the quickest quarter-mile at 12.1 seconds @ 116 mph.
Through the middle and later years, the i8 stayed mechanically consistent, remaining a plug-in hybrid throughout while output moved within a 357 to 369 hp band. Coupe tests continued to cluster in the mid-3- to low-4-second range, while open-top versions introduced the I15 Roadster format without changing the car’s overall performance character. The quickest current-generation result remains the 2015 Coupe’s 3.6-second 0-60 run, and the full test set averages 4.98 seconds to 60 mph and 13.37 seconds at 105.8 mph in the quarter-mile.
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BMW i8 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I12/I15 | 2014–2020 | 4.98s | 3.60s — 2015 Coupe | 11 | The I12/I15 generation (2014–2020) averaged 4.98 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2015 Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 357 to 369 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 11.6-kWh, 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 7.1-kWh, 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 7.1-kWh configurations. |
I12/I15
2014–2020
Avg 0–60
4.98s
Fastest
3.60s
Tests
11
2015 Coupe
The I12/I15 generation (2014–2020) averaged 4.98 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2015 Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 357 to 369 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 11.6-kWh, 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 7.1-kWh, 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 96-kW 7.1-kWh configurations.
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BMW i8 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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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2019 BMW i8 Roadster
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 369 hp
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,715 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- 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
4.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 369 hp
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,715 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- MPGe 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
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 112.1 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 369 hp
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,501 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 11
How we verify BMW i8 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 i8 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW i8 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW i8 performance FAQs
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The 2019 BMW i8 runs 0-60 in 4.1 to 4.5 seconds on record. The quicker result belongs to the 2019 i8 Roadster at 4.1 seconds, while a 2019 i8 Coupe has been tested at 4.5 seconds. All 2019 tests listed are stock AWD plug-in hybrids with 369 horsepower and 420 lb-ft.
The quickest BMW i8 on record is the 2015 i8 Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. That same car also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 12.1 seconds with a 116 mph trap speed. Across all 11 verified i8 tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.98 seconds.
The fastest stock BMW i8 is also the fastest i8 overall: a 2015 Coupe at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified runs in the record for this model, so the stock and overall leaders are the same car. The best stock quarter-mile is 12.1 seconds at 116 mph from that 2015 Coupe.
The BMW i8 I12/I15 generation, covering 2014 to 2020, averages 4.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest run for the generation is 3.6 seconds by a 2015 Coupe. Power ranges from 357 to 369 horsepower, and every recorded example uses a hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The fastest I12/I15 BMW i8 is the 2015 Coupe, with a recorded 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest example of the only i8 generation sold, spanning 2014 through 2020. Across the generation’s 11 tests, the average 0-60 result is 4.98 seconds.
The BMW i8 Coupe averages 3.99 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests, making it the most-tested i8 body style on record. Its best recorded run is 3.6 seconds. For the current 2019 model year specifically, the i8 Coupe has been tested at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph and 12.9 seconds in the quarter-mile.
The BMW i8 Roadster has been recorded at 4.1 seconds from 0-60 mph in both of its verified tests, giving it a 4.1-second average and best. For 2019, quarter-mile results are 12.5 seconds at 113 mph and 12.6 seconds at 111 mph. Like the Coupe, it uses a 369-hp AWD plug-in hybrid setup.
For 2019 tests, the i8 Roadster is quicker to 60 mph than the i8 Coupe. The Roadster has recorded 4.1-second runs, while the 2019 Coupe has been tested at 4.5 seconds. Looking across all years, the Coupe has the stronger ultimate result at 3.6 seconds, but the Roadster’s two runs are both consistently 4.1 seconds.
In EV Mode, the BMW i8 is much slower than in standard hybrid operation. The slowest 0-60 result on record for the model is a 2014 i8 Coupe in EV Mode at 9.5 seconds. Across EV Mode tests, the Coupe (EV Mode) averages 9.35 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 9.2 seconds.
Across 11 tests, the BMW i8 averages a 13.37-second quarter-mile at 105.8 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is a 2015 i8 Coupe at 12.1 seconds and 116 mph. For 2019 models, the Roadster has run 12.5 to 12.6 seconds, while the Coupe has posted a 12.9-second pass at 112.1 mph.
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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