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2026 BMW i5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.7s

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i5: 3.7 s1.9 s9.2 sQuicker on the left
69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 BMW i5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
M60 AWDElectric590 hp586 lb-ft5,247 lb2258.93.7 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$84,100
xDrive40 AWDElectric389 hp435 lb-ft5,187 lb15013.35.2 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$70,100
eDrive40 RWDElectric335 hp295 lb-ft4,916 lb13614.75.7 sTestedSingle-speedRWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1335 hpeDrive40 RWD$67,100Base$625Base
Electric1389 hpxDrive40 AWD$70,100+$3,000$702+$77
Electric1590 hpM60 AWD$84,100+$14,000$695+$69

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 RWD$67,1003.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the eDrive40 RWD: 335 hp, 110 MPGe, $67,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Lucid AirPure RWD430 hp146 MPGe$70,9004.5 s

i5 by year

2.7 s3.7 s4.7 s202420252026
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 Audi RS 3: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 BMW i5.

2026 BMW i53.7 s2026 Audi RS 33.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 BMW i5 and 2026 Audi RS 3
Measure2026 BMW i52026 Audi RS 3
TrimM60 AWDBase Style AWD
0-603.7 s3.6 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower590 hp394 hp
Curb weight5,247 lb3,627 lb
hp per ton225217
lb per hp8.99.2
MSRP$84,100$66,100

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