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Alpine A110 Pure 252 vs BMW 216i Gran Tourer F44: 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 · 2017 vs 2021 · Methodology
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 Pure 252

256 hp · 320 Nm · 1,103 kg · 2017

VS
BMWPetrol

216i Gran Tourer F44

109 hp · 190 Nm · 1,425 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlpine A110 Pure 252

4.55 s

Gap6.93 sin favour of A110 Pure 252
BBMW 216i Gran Tourer F44

11.48 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureA110 Pure 252216i Gran Tourer F44Gap
0–100 km/h4.55 s11.48 s6.93 s · A110 Pure 252
400 m standing start12.62 s18.00 s5.38 s · A110 Pure 252
1,000 m standing start22.69 s33.21 s10.52 s · A110 Pure 252
Top speed (electronically limited)277 km/h188 km/h89 km/h · A110 Pure 252
Power-to-weight ratio4.31 kg/hp13.07 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 Pure 252

Watch the race

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

AlpinePetrolA110 Pure 252
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BMWPetrol216i Gran Tourer F44
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageA110 Pure 252216i Gran Tourer F44
0–30 km/h1.34 s2.09 s
0–50 km/h2.24 s3.71 s
0–80 km/h3.55 s7.65 s
0–100 km/h4.55 s11.48 s
0–120 km/h5.87 s16.72 s
0–160 km/h9.32 s36.14 s
0–200 km/h14.57 s-
400 m standing start12.62 s18.00 s
1,000 m standing start22.69 s33.21 s
Top speed277 km/h188 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 Pure 252

4,31kg/hpratio better by 8,76 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power256 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 103 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

216i Gran Tourer F44

13,07kg/hpcompensated by −322 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power109 hp3 cyl
Torque190 Nm
Weight1 425 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 11.48 s for the 216i Gran Tourer. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 6.93 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216i Gran Tourer. The gap is 3.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 Pure 252 crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 18.00 s. The 5.39 s gap represents roughly 172 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 138 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 33.21 s, with a 10.52 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 188 km/h, the 216i Gran Tourer 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 (4.31 kg/hp vs 13.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 20.07 seconds. The 6.93 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 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 11,48 s).

A110 Pure 252 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).

A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 109 hp, ratio 13,07 kg/hp.

A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 188 km/h.