2026 BMW i4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- M60 Gran Coupe AWD, 593 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 17% of 12 hatchbacks (2026).
- Horsepower: top 17% of 12 hatchbacks (2026).
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 Gran Coupe AWD | Electric | 593 hp | 586 lb-ft | 5,018 lb | 236 | 8.5 | 3.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $70,700 |
| xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD | Electric | 396 hp | 443 lb-ft | 4,969 lb | 159 | 12.5 | 4.6 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $62,300 |
| eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | Electric | 335 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,680 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 5.6 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 335 hp | eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | $57,900 | Base | $583 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 396 hp | xDrive40 Gran Coupe AWD | $62,300 | +$4,400 | $681 | +$98 |
| Electric | 1 | 593 hp | M60 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.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 3 | eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | $57,900 | 3.6 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
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW i4: 0.9 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 BMW i4 | 2026 Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M60 Gran Coupe AWD | Long Range Dual Motor AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 593 hp | 421 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,018 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 236 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 8.5 | N/A |
| MSRP | $70,700 | N/A |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree