Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 6 recorded runs

BMW 320i 0–60 Times

The BMW 320i 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 Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested BMW 320i is the 2013 BMW 320i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW 320i is the 1980 BMW 320i Coupe, which took 11.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the BMW 320i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.42 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.27 seconds at 84.63 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.5sec 2013 Sedan
Average 0–60 8.42sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.27sec @ 84.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.1sec 1980 Coupe
2014 BMW 320i

Across 6 verified runs, the BMW 320i ranges from 6.5 to 11.1 seconds 0–60, with a 8.42-second average.

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Tests by model year

6 tests · 4 years

2014

BMW 320i · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2014 BMW 320i Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 90.7 mph
0–60 mph 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec
Trap Speed 90.7 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #2 of 6
2014 BMW 320i Sedan

2013

BMW 320i · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2013 BMW 320i Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec
Trap Speed 92.0 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 6
2013 BMW 320i Sedan
#03
2013 BMW 320i Sedan
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
0–60 mph 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec
Trap Speed 90.1 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 24 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 6
2013 BMW 320i Sedan

1981

BMW 320i · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1981 BMW 320i Coupe (S Pkg)
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.10 sec
Trap Speed 79.0 mph
Engine 1.8L I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 29 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #4 of 6
1981 BMW 320i Coupe (S Pkg)

1980

BMW 320i · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.55 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#05
1980 BMW 320i Coupe
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.10 sec
Trap Speed 79.0 mph
Engine 1.8L I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 6
1980 BMW 320i Coupe
#06
1980 BMW 320i Coupe
11.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.00s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph 11.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 18.00 sec
Trap Speed 77.0 mph
Engine 1.8L I-4
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #6 of 6
1980 BMW 320i Coupe
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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 320i on record is the 2013 BMW 320i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 320i is the 1980 BMW 320i Coupe, which takes 11.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a BMW 320i reaches 60 mph in 8.42 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.27 seconds at roughly 84.6 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 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
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 320i can do, not a single marketing claim.

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