Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 7,04 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A110 Pure 252 | 420d F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−2,49 s | 7,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s−2,49 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s−5,09 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+37 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,45 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A110 Pure 252 | 420d F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,37 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,55 s | 4,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,87 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,32 s | 18,13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,57 s | 33,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed | 277 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 256 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 103 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 7.04 s for the Bmw 420d. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 2.49 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 119 km/h for the Bmw 420d. The gap is 1.35 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 15.10 s. The 2.49 s gap represents roughly 98 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 27.77 s, with a 5.09 s lead.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Bmw 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 (4.31 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 2.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 7,04 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. 420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.
A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h. 420d F32: 240 km/h.