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Alpine A110 S 292 vs BMW 420d xDrive F32: 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 · 2019 vs 2020 · Methodology
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

VS
BMWDiesel

420d xDrive F32

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,670 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Gap3.55 sin favour of A110 S 292
BBMW 420d xDrive F32

7.48 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureA110 S 292420d xDrive F32Gap
0–100 km/h3.93 s7.48 s3.55 s · A110 S 292
400 m standing start12.09 s15.44 s3.35 s · A110 S 292
1,000 m standing start22.16 s28.37 s6.21 s · A110 S 292
Top speed (electronically limited)264 km/h237 km/h27 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio3.76 kg/hp8.79 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 S 292

Watch the race

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

AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
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BMWDiesel420d xDrive F32
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageA110 S 292420d xDrive F32
0–30 km/h1.09 s1.44 s
0–50 km/h1.83 s2.53 s
0–80 km/h3.02 s5.09 s
0–100 km/h3.93 s7.48 s
0–120 km/h5.26 s10.50 s
0–160 km/h8.57 s19.45 s
0–200 km/h13.51 s36.38 s
400 m standing start12.09 s15.44 s
1,000 m standing start22.16 s28.37 s
Top speed264 km/h237 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 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 5,03 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power296 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

420d xDrive F32

8,79kg/hpcompensated by −556 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 670 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 7.48 s for the 420d xDrive. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 3.55 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420d xDrive. The gap is 2.04 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 15.43 s. The 3.35 s gap represents roughly 127 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 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 28.37 s, with a 6.22 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 238 km/h, the 420d xDrive 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 8.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.38 seconds. The 3.55 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 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 7,48 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. 420d xDrive F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,79 kg/hp.

A110 S 292: 264 km/h. 420d xDrive F32: 237 km/h.