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  • Specs840d · A110

BMW 840d xDrive G15 vs Alpine A110 S 292: 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.

limousine · 2018 vs 2019 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

840d xDrive G15

320 hp · 680 Nm · 1,830 kg · 2018

VS
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 840d xDrive G15

4.96 s

Gap1.03 sin favour of A110 S 292
BAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure840d xDrive G15A110 S 292Gap
0–100 km/h4.96 s3.93 s1.03 s · A110 S 292
400 m standing start13.27 s12.09 s1.18 s · A110 S 292
1,000 m standing start24.14 s22.16 s1.98 s · A110 S 292
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h264 km/h14 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio5.72 kg/hp3.76 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 S 292

Watch the race

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

BMWDiesel840d xDrive G15
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AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage840d xDrive G15A110 S 292
0–30 km/h1.31 s1.09 s
0–50 km/h2.10 s1.83 s
0–80 km/h3.58 s3.02 s
0–100 km/h4.96 s3.93 s
0–120 km/h6.70 s5.26 s
0–160 km/h11.43 s8.57 s
0–200 km/h18.72 s13.51 s
400 m standing start13.27 s12.09 s
1,000 m standing start24.14 s22.16 s
Top speed limited250 km/h264 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

840d xDrive G15

5,72kg/hpcompensated by −716 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power320 hpPending
Torque680 Nm
Weight1 830 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission
Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 1,96 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power296 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.96 s for the 840d xDrive. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 139 km/h for the 840d 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 13.26 s. The 1.18 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 24.13 s, with a 1.98 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 840d 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 (5.72 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 7.70 seconds. The 1.03 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 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 4,96 s).

840d xDrive G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).

840d xDrive G15: 320 hp, ratio 5,72 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.

840d xDrive G15: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.