Sur 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 gagne (4,55 s vs 6,65 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 | Z4 sDrive20i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−2,10 s | 6,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s−2,21 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s−4,09 s | 26,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+37 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,13 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 | Z4 sDrive20i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,71 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,87 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,55 s | 4,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 6,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,87 s | 8,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,32 s | 15,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,57 s | 26,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s | 26,78 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 | 197 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 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 6.65 s for the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 2.10 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i. The gap is 1.38 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 14.82 s. The 2.21 s gap represents roughly 93 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 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 26.78 s, with a 4.09 s lead.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i 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 7.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.30 seconds. The 2.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 gagne (4,55 s vs 6,65 s).
A110 Pure 252 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,55 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A110 Pure 252 : 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp. Z4 sDrive20i G29 : 197 hp, ratio 7,13 kg/hp.
A110 Pure 252 : 277 km/h. Z4 sDrive20i G29 : 240 km/h.