Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 15 recorded runs

BMW M235i 0–60 Times

The BMW M235i 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW M235i is the 2025 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline, M Performance), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.90 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW M235i is the 2014 BMW M235i Coupe, which took 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the BMW M235i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.56 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.21 seconds at 106.27 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2025 xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline, M Performance)

Average 0–60 4.56sec Across 15 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 13.21sec @ 106.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 5.2sec 2014 Coupe

Across 15 verified runs, the BMW M235i ranges from 4.2 to 5.2 seconds 0–60, with a 4.56-second average.

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Tests by model year

15 tests · 5 years

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Model Year 5

2026

BMW M235i · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2026 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Performance)

4.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 107.6 mph

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0–60 mph 4.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 107.6 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 24 C / 33 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #5 of 15

2026 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Performance)

2025

BMW M235i · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.25 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.90 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#01

2025 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline, M Performance)

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec

Trap Speed 108.0 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 24 C / 33 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 15

#03

2025 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline, M Performance)

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec

Trap Speed 109.0 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 24 C / 33 H / 31.9 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #3 of 15

2020

BMW M235i · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.57 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.27 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#02

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Performance)

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec

Trap Speed 107.0 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 23 C / 32 H / 23 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #2 of 15

#11

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (M Performance)

4.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec

Trap Speed 105.0 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 23 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #11 of 15

#12

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline)

4.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.50s ¼ mi @ 102.3 mph

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0–60 mph 4.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec

Trap Speed 102.3 mph

Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 23 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #12 of 15

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline)

2015

BMW M235i · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.67 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.33 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#07

2015 BMW M235i xDrive Coupe

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.20s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec

Trap Speed 105.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 20 C / 30 H / 23 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #7 of 15

#10

2015 BMW M235i Coupe

4.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 107.1 mph

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0–60 mph 4.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec

Trap Speed 107.1 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #10 of 15

#13

2015 BMW M235i Coupe

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec

Trap Speed 106.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #13 of 15

2014

BMW M235i · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.63 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.25 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#04

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec

Trap Speed 109.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 15

#06

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

4.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 106.6 mph

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0–60 mph 4.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 106.6 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #6 of 15

#08

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 105.6 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec

Trap Speed 105.6 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 15

#09

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 107.8 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec

Trap Speed 107.8 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #9 of 15

#14

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec

Trap Speed 106.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #14 of 15

#15

2014 BMW M235i Coupe

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec

Trap Speed 102.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 22 C / 32 H / 25.2 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Coupe

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #15 of 15

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest BMW M235i on record is the 2025 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe (Shadowline, M Performance), which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.90 seconds at 108.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW M235i is the 2014 BMW M235i Coupe, which takes 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 15 verified runs, a BMW M235i reaches 60 mph in 4.56 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.21 seconds at roughly 106.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 5 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 M235i can do, not a single marketing claim.

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