Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 4,18 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.
| M3 Sedan G80 | A110 S 292 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,18 s | 3,93 s+0,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,26 s | 12,09 s+0,17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,95 s−0,21 s | 22,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,55 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 | M3 Sedan G80 | A110 S 292 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,18 s | 3,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,53 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,71 s | 8,57 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,11 s | 13,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,26 s | 12,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,95 s | 22,16 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 296 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.18 s for the Bmw M3 Sedan. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 154 km/h for the Bmw M3 Sedan. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 S 292 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 12.25 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw M3 Sedan maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the A110 S 292 keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 756 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw M3 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 14 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M3 Sedan finishes in 21.95 s versus 22.15 s. The 0.21 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M3 Sedan 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 (3.55 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.22 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 4,18 s).
M3 Sedan G80 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M3 Sedan G80: 480 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
M3 Sedan G80: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.