2023 BMW i4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- M50 Gran Coupe AWD, 536 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 12% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
- Horsepower: top 12% of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M50 Gran Coupe AWD | Electric | 536 hp | 586 lb-ft | 5,018 lb | 214 | 9.4 | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $68,700 |
| eDrive40 Gran RWD | Electric | 335 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,665 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.5 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $57,100 |
| eDrive35 Gran RWD | Electric | 281 hp | N/A | 4,553 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 5.8 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $52,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 281 hp | eDrive35 Gran RWD | $52,000 | Base | $608 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 335 hp | eDrive40 Gran RWD | $57,100 | +$5,100 | $631 | +$22 |
| Electric | 1 | 536 hp | M50 Gran Coupe AWD | $68,700 | +$11,600 | $716 | +$108 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 3 | eDrive35 Gran RWD | $52,000 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the eDrive35 Gran RWD: 281 hp, 113 MPGe, $52,000. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
i4 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 3.7 s. More hp per ton: 2023 BMW i4.
| Measure | 2023 BMW i4 | 2023 Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M50 Gran Coupe AWD | Long Range Dual Motor BST edition 270 AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 536 hp | 476 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,018 lb | 4,650 lb |
| hp per ton | 214 | 205 |
| lb per hp | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| MSRP | $68,700 | $75,500 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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