Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 6,26 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 S 292 | A 250 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s−2,33 s | 6,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s−2,30 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s−3,40 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+14 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,47 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 S 292 | A 250 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,09 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,83 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,02 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 8,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,57 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,51 s | 21,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 264 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 296 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 6.26 s for the A 250. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 2.33 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 134 km/h for the A 250. The gap is 1.72 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 14.39 s. The 2.30 s gap represents roughly 102 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 25.56 s, with a 3.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A 250 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 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.15 seconds. The 2.33 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 6,26 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. A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
A110 S 292: 264 km/h. A 250 W177: 250 km/h.