2025 BMW i5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- M60 AWD, 590 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 21% of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: top 22% of 79 sedans (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 AWD | Electric | 590 hp | 586 lb-ft | 5,247 lb | 225 | 8.9 | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $84,100 |
| xDrive40 AWD | Electric | 389 hp | 435 lb-ft | 5,187 lb | 150 | 13.3 | 5.2 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $70,100 |
| eDrive40 RWD | Electric | 335 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,916 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.7 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $67,100 |
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 | 335 hp | eDrive40 RWD | $67,100 | Base | $655 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 389 hp | xDrive40 AWD | $70,100 | +$3,000 | $739 | +$84 |
| Electric | 1 | 590 hp | M60 AWD | $84,100 | +$14,000 | $764 | +$109 |
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 | eDrive40 RWD | $67,100 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the eDrive40 RWD: 335 hp, 105 MPGe, $67,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Air | Pure RWD | 430 hp | 146 MPGe | $69,900 | 4.5 s |
i5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 BMW i5: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 BMW i5.
| Measure | 2025 BMW i5 | 2025 Audi A6 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M60 AWD | Premium Plus quattro |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 590 hp | 422 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,247 lb | 5,192 lb |
| hp per ton | 225 | 163 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 12.3 |
| MSRP | $84,100 | $67,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree