BMWβs New i4 M60 Is Half A Second Faster Than An M3

- The 2026 i4 lineup gains both extra power and extended range.
- Now travels up to 333 miles per charge with improved efficiency.
- The new i4 M60 delivers up to 593 horsepower in Sport mode.
BMW introduced the updated i4 lineup earlier this year and now the company has announced US specifications. Theyβre worth getting excited about as customers will find more power and range.
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Kicking things off with the entry-level i4 eDrive40, the model gains more efficient SiC inverters from the i5. Thanks to the change, the car offers up to 333 miles (536 km) of range when equipped with 18-inch wheels. Thatβs an improvement of 15 miles (24 km).
Upgrading to 19-inch wheels comes at a cost as the range falls to 307 miles (494 km). However, thatβs still 12 miles (19 km) more than last yearβs model.
Meet The New i4 M60
The i4 M50 gives way to the new i4 M60, which gains power as well as new SiC inverters. Starting with performance, the car now produces 510 hp (380 kW / 517 PS) at start-up. Thatβs a sizable increase of 41 hp (31 kW / 42 PS).
When My Modes Sport is selected, the output climbs to an impressive 593 hp (442 kW / 601 PS). Thatβs up 57 hp (43 kW / 58 PS) and it means the car can rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in a mere 3.6 seconds. To put that into perspective, thatβs a half second faster than the standard M3 and is almost as quick as the M3 Competition xDrive.
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Aside from the extra oomph, the model is more efficient than its predecessor as M60s with 19-inch wheels have 278 miles (447 km) of range. With 20-inch wheels, the model maxes out at around 232 miles (373 km). Those are improvements of 11 miles (18 km) and 5 miles (8 km), respectively.
Besides increased range and performance, there are a handful of other minor updates. All models now come with a Seal & Drive Tire Kit, while a Drive Recorder has been added to the Parking Assistant Professional package. Customers can also get optional glass controls on all i4 models.
On the styling front, there isnβt much to report. However, black mirror caps and M Sport brakes with blue calipers are now part of the Shadowline package on the i4 eDrive40 and xDrive40. These items are also available as standalone options.
The 2026 i4 will go into production in November and pricing starts at $57,900 for the i4 eDrive40. The i4 xDrive40 will set you back $62,300, while the range-topping i4 M60 begins at $70,700.