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2026 BMW i4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.6s

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i4: 3.6 s2.0 s9.1 sQuicker on the left
12 hatchbacks (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 BMW i4: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
M60 Gran Coupe AWDElectric593 hp586 lb-ft5,018 lb2368.53.6 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$70,700
xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWDElectric396 hp443 lb-ft4,969 lb15912.54.6 sEstimateSingle-speedAWD$62,300
eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWDElectric335 hp317 lb-ft4,680 lb14314.05.6 sEstimateSingle-speedRWD$57,900

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1335 hpeDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD$57,900Base$583Base
Electric1396 hpxDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD$62,300+$4,400$681+$98
Electric1593 hpM60 Gran Coupe AWD$70,700+$8,400$702+$119

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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed3eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD$57,9003.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD: 335 hp, 118 MPGe, $57,900. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

i4 by year

3.6 s3.6 s3.6 s3.7 s3.7 s3.7 s20222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

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

Compare with

2026 BMW i4: 0.9 s quicker to 60.

2026 BMW i43.6 s2026 Polestar 24.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 BMW i4 and 2026 Polestar 2
Measure2026 BMW i42026 Polestar 2
TrimM60 Gran Coupe AWDLong Range Dual Motor AWD
0-603.6 s4.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower593 hp421 hp
Curb weight5,018 lbN/A
hp per ton236N/A
lb per hp8.5N/A
MSRP$70,700N/A

What this cannot tell you

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked