Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 6,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 430i Convertible G22 | A110 Pure 252 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.24 s | 4.55 s | 1.69 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 12.62 s | 1.83 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 22.69 s | 3.62 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 277 km/h | 27 km/h · A110 Pure 252 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.65 kg/hp | 4.31 kg/hp | better ratio · A110 Pure 252 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 430i Convertible G22 | A110 Pure 252 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.46 s | 1.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.44 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.41 s | 3.55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.24 s | 4.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.52 s | 5.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.93 s | 9.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.55 s | 14.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 12.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 22.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 277 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 256 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 103 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 6.24 s for the 430i Convertible. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 1.69 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 127 km/h for the 430i Convertible. The gap is 1.04 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 14.45 s. The 1.84 s gap represents roughly 78 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 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 26.31 s, with a 3.62 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 430i Convertible 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 (6.65 kg/hp vs 4.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.87 seconds. The 1.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 6,24 s).
430i Convertible G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
430i Convertible G22: 258 hp, ratio 6,65 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.
430i Convertible G22: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.