2025 BMW i4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- M50 Gran Coupe AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 14% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
- Horsepower: top 27% of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
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 | 335 hp | N/A | 5,029 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $70,700 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD | Electric | 396 hp | 443 lb-ft | 5,022 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 4.9 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $62,300 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | Electric | 335 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,665 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.5 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $57,900 |
| eDrive35 Gran Coupe RWD | Electric | 282 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $52,800 |
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.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 282 hp | eDrive35 Gran Coupe RWD | $52,800 | Base | $593 | Base |
| Electric | 2 | 335 hp | eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | $57,900 | +$5,100 | $614 | +$21 |
| Electric | 1 | 396 hp | xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD | $62,300 | +$4,400 | $681 | +$88 |
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 | 4 | eDrive35 Gran Coupe RWD | $52,800 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the eDrive35 Gran Coupe RWD: 282 hp, 116 MPGe, $52,800. 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.
2025 BMW i4: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Volkswagen Golf R.
| Measure | 2025 BMW i4 | 2025 Volkswagen Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M50 Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0T DSG AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 328 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,029 lb | 3,450 lb |
| hp per ton | 133 | 190 |
| lb per hp | 15.0 | 10.5 |
| MSRP | $70,700 | $47,100 |
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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