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BMW i3 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The BMW i3 zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week, Motor Trend and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average BMW i3 0-60 Times

The fastest tested BMW i3 is 2018 BMW i3 s Deka World eDrive Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 15 seconds at 93 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW i3 is 2015 BMW i3 eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 16.3 seconds at 86 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the BMW i3 tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.95 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 15.65 seconds at 87.34 mph.

BMW i3 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average BMW i3 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2018
6.67 sec
15.27 sec
2017
6.93 sec
15.77 sec
2015
7.15 sec
15.80 sec
2014
7.13 sec
15.83 sec

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2018 BMW i3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
s Deka World eDrive Hatchback
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
126/99/85  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
s Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
33/36/82  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
s Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
33/36/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Week

2017 BMW i3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Deka World eDrive Hatchback
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
129/106/111  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/79  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
Engine
Elec 33.2-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  84.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2015 BMW i3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
eDrive Hatchback
Engine
Elec 22-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
137/111/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
Engine
Elec 22-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
127/107/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Week

2014 BMW i3

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
eDrive Hatchback
Engine
Elec 22-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
137/111/123  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender (Charge-Depleting Mode)
Engine
Elec 22-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
127/107/60  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender (Charge-Sustaining Mode)
Engine
Elec 22-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
127/107/60  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the BMW i3 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with BMW i3 for all model years available in our database.

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