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Home›Duel›Alpine A110 vs BMW 218d

Performance comparison

Alpine A110 S 292 vs BMW 218d F22: 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.

AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

VS
BMWDiesel

218d F22

150 hp · 320 Nm · 1,420 kg · 2018

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

A110 S 292218d F22
0–100 km/h3,93 s−4,42 s8,35 s
400 m standing start12,09 s−4,09 s16,18 s
1,000 m standing start22,16 s−7,30 s29,46 s
Top speed (electronically limited)264 km/h+51 km/h213 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio9,47 kg/hp

Watch the race

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

AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWDiesel218d F22
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. Winner in green.

PalierA110 S 292218d F22
0–30 km/h1,09 s1,90 s
0–50 km/h1,83 s3,16 s
0–80 km/h3,02 s5,94 s
0–100 km/h3,93 s8,35 s
0–120 km/h5,26 s11,66 s
0–160 km/h8,57 s21,48 s
0–200 km/h13,51 s44,86 s
400 m standing start12,09 s16,18 s
1,000 m standing start22,16 s29,46 s
Top speed264 km/h213 km/h

Under the bonnet

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

Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 5,70 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power296 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

218d F22

9,47kg/hpcompensated by −306 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 420 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 8.35 s for the Bmw 218d. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 4.42 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 218d. The gap is 2.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 S 292 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 16.17 s. The 4.09 s gap represents roughly 150 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 29.45 s, with a 7.30 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the Bmw 218d 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 (3.76 kg/hp vs 9.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.58 seconds. The 4.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of A110 S 292
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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 8,35 s).

A110 S 292 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).

A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. 218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.

A110 S 292: 264 km/h. 218d F22: 213 km/h.