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Alpine A110 GT 300 vs BMW 420d G22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2022 vs 2021 · Methodology
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 GT 300

305 hp · 340 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDiesel

420d G22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,605 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlpine A110 GT 300

3.92 s

Gap3.13 sin favour of A110 GT 300
BBMW 420d G22

7.04 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureA110 GT 300420d G22Gap
0–100 km/h3.92 s7.04 s3.13 s · A110 GT 300
400 m standing start11.97 s15.11 s3.14 s · A110 GT 300
1,000 m standing start21.76 s27.78 s6.02 s · A110 GT 300
Top speed (electronically limited)272 km/h240 km/h32 km/h · A110 GT 300
Power-to-weight ratio3.65 kg/hp8.45 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 GT 300

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

AlpinePetrolA110 GT 300
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWDiesel420d G22
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageA110 GT 300420d G22
0–30 km/h1.13 s1.37 s
0–50 km/h1.89 s2.40 s
0–80 km/h3.06 s4.80 s
0–100 km/h3.92 s7.04 s
0–120 km/h5.15 s9.85 s
0–160 km/h8.21 s18.13 s
0–200 km/h12.68 s33.30 s
400 m standing start11.97 s15.11 s
1,000 m standing start21.76 s27.78 s
Top speed272 km/h240 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Alpine

A110 GT 300

3,65kg/hpratio better by 4,79 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power305 hpPending
Torque340 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

420d G22

8,45kg/hpcompensated by −491 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 605 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 GT 300 hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 7.04 s for the 420d. At this point, the A110 GT 300 leads by 3.13 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 GT 300 is doing 157 km/h against 119 km/h for the 420d. The gap is 1.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 GT 300 crosses the line in 11.96 s versus 15.10 s. The 3.14 s gap represents roughly 122 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 GT 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 GT 300 finishes in 21.76 s versus 27.77 s, with a 6.02 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 420d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.65 kg/hp vs 8.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 3.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 7,04 s).

A110 GT 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).

A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp. 420d G22: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.

A110 GT 300: 272 km/h. 420d G22: 240 km/h.