Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 4,96 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.
| 540i xDrive G30 | A110 S 292 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,96 s | 3,93 s+1,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,16 s | 12,09 s+1,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,73 s | 22,16 s+1,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,24 kg/hp | 3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 540i xDrive G30 | A110 S 292 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,67 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,96 s | 3,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,55 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,86 s | 8,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,30 s | 13,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,16 s | 12,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,73 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 4.96 s for the Bmw 540i xDrive. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 141 km/h for the Bmw 540i xDrive. The gap is 0.74 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 13.16 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 52 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 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 23.73 s, with a 1.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 540i 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 (5.24 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.48 seconds. The 1.03 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 4,96 s).
540i xDrive G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
540i xDrive G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,24 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
540i xDrive G30: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.