2024 BMW i5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.7s

80 sedans (2024). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2024 BMW i5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
M60 AWD	Electric	590 hp	586 lb-ft	5,247 lb	225	8.9	3.7 sTested	Single-speed	AWD	$84,100
eDrive40 RWD	Electric	335 hp	295 lb-ft	4,916 lb	136	14.7	5.7 sTested	Single-speed	RWD	$66,800

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.

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
Electric	1	335 hp	eDrive40 RWD	$66,800	Base	$655	Base
Electric	1	590 hp	M60 AWD	$84,100	+$17,300	$756	+$101

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
Single-speed	2	eDrive40 RWD	$66,800	3.7 s

Compared with the eDrive40 RWD: 335 hp, 105 MPGe, $66,800. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2024 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Lucid Air	Pure RWD	430 hp	137 MPGe	$69,900	4.5 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2024 BMW i5: 1.4 s quicker to 60.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.