BMW i3 0–60 Times
The BMW i3 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 i3 is the 2018 BMW i3 s Deka World eDrive Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW i3 is the 2015 BMW i3 eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the BMW i3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.95 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.65 seconds at 87.34 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.3sec
2018 s Deka World eDrive Hatchback
Average 0–60
6.95sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.65sec
@ 87.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.9sec
2015 eDrive Hatchback
Across 11 verified runs, the BMW i3 ranges from 6.3 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 6.95-second average.
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BMW i3 0–60 times by model year
11 tests · 4 years
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2018
BMW i3 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.67
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.27
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2018 BMW i3 s Deka World eDrive Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 33.2-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 126 C / 99 H / 85 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 11
#05
2018 BMW i3 s Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 33.2-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 33 C / 36 H / 82 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 11
#06
2018 BMW i3 s Giga World eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 33.2-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 33 C / 36 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 11
How we verify BMW i3 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 i3 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW i3 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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BMW i3 performance FAQs
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The quickest BMW i3 on record is the 2018 BMW i3 s Deka World eDrive Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW i3 is the 2015 BMW i3 eDrive Hatchback w/Range Extender, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a BMW i3 reaches 60 mph in 6.95 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.65 seconds at roughly 87.3 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 Motor Week. 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
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 i3 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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