Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 5,06 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.55 s
| Measure | 840d xDrive Convertible G15 | A110 Pure 252 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 4.55 s | 0.50 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.36 s | 12.62 s | 0.74 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.32 s | 22.69 s | 1.63 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 277 km/h | 27 km/h · A110 Pure 252 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.97 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 | 840d xDrive Convertible G15 | A110 Pure 252 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s · tight gap | 1.34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.09 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.63 s | 3.55 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 4.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.85 s | 5.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.73 s | 9.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.21 s | 14.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.36 s | 12.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.32 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| 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 5.06 s for the 840d xDrive Convertible. The 0.50 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 137 km/h for the 840d xDrive Convertible. The gap is 0.33 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 13.36 s. The 0.75 s gap represents roughly 35 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 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 24.31 s, with a 1.63 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 840d xDrive 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 (5.97 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 7.89 seconds. The 0.50 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 5,06 s).
840d xDrive Convertible G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,06 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840d xDrive Convertible G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,97 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.
840d xDrive Convertible G15: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.