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BMW 440i Gran Coupe G22 vs Alpine A110 Pure 252: 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.

saloon · 2021 vs 2017 · Methodology
BMWPetrol

440i Gran Coupe G22

326 hp · 450 Nm · 1,630 kg · 2021

VS
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 Pure 252

256 hp · 320 Nm · 1,103 kg · 2017

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 440i Gran Coupe G22

5.14 s

Gap0.59 sin favour of A110 Pure 252
BAlpine A110 Pure 252

4.55 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure440i Gran Coupe G22A110 Pure 252Gap
0–100 km/h5.14 s4.55 s0.59 s · A110 Pure 252
400 m standing start13.32 s12.62 s0.70 s · A110 Pure 252
1,000 m standing start24.02 s22.69 s1.33 s · A110 Pure 252
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h277 km/h27 km/h · A110 Pure 252
Power-to-weight ratio5.00 kg/hp4.31 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 Pure 252

Watch the race

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

BMWPetrol440i Gran Coupe G22
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AlpinePetrolA110 Pure 252
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage440i Gran Coupe G22A110 Pure 252
0–30 km/h1.35 s1.34 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h2.26 s2.24 s · tight gap
0–80 km/h3.77 s3.55 s
0–100 km/h5.14 s4.55 s
0–120 km/h6.77 s5.87 s
0–160 km/h11.21 s9.32 s
0–200 km/h17.97 s14.57 s
400 m standing start13.32 s12.62 s
1,000 m standing start24.02 s22.69 s
Top speed limited250 km/h277 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.

BMW

440i Gran Coupe G22

5,00kg/hpcompensated by −527 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power326 hp6 cyl
Torque450 Nm
Weight1 630 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Alpine

A110 Pure 252

4,31kg/hpratio better by 0,69 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power256 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 103 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.15 s for the 440i Gran Coupe. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 0.59 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 140 km/h for the 440i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.38 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 13.32 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 24.02 s, with a 1.33 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 440i Gran Coupe 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 (5.00 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 7.72 seconds. The 0.59 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 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 5,14 s).

440i Gran Coupe G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).

440i Gran Coupe G22: 326 hp, ratio 5,00 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.

440i Gran Coupe G22: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.