Fastest BMW cars in quarter mile
Top 15 BMW cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2020 BMW M5 CS | 10.6 @ 130 |  |
| 2. | 2019 BMW M8 Competition | 10.7 @ 129 |  |
| 3. | 2019 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition | 10.7 |  |
| 4. | 2024 BMW M3 CS | 10.7 @ 129 |  |
| 5. | 2025 BMW M4 CS | 10.7 |  |
| 6. | 2018 BMW M5 Competition | 10.8 @ 128 |  |
| 7. | 2017 BMW M5 | 10.9 @ 129 |  |
| 8. | 2024 BMW M5 | 10.9 @ 130 |  |
| 9. | 2021 BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 11.0 @ 125 |  |
| 10. | 2021 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 11.0 @ 124 |  |
| 11. | 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring | 11.0 @ 126 |  |
| 12. | 2020 BMW M8 Cabrio Competition | 11.0 |  |
| 13. | 2022 BMW M4 CSL | 11.1 @ 129 |  |
| 14. | 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 11.1 |  |
| 15. | 2025 BMW M5 Touring | 11.1 @ 127 |  |
Sources
Hagerty (1, 15), Car & Driver (2, 4, 7-10), Auto Bild Sportscars (3, 12, 14), Carwow (5), FastestLaps.com (6), Sport Auto France (11), Motortrend (13)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/08/2025, last addition - BMW M3 CS Touring.
