Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 5,30 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.
| i5 xDrive40 G60 | A110 S 292 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 3,93 s+1,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 12,09 s+1,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 22,16 s+2,42 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 264 km/h−49 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 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 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | A110 S 292 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 3,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 8,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 13,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 12,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 22,16 s |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| 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 5.30 s for the i5 xDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 296 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 1.37 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 137 km/h for the i5 xDrive40. The gap is 1.01 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 13.59 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 69 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 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 24.58 s, with a 2.42 s lead.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the i5 xDrive40 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.09 seconds. The 1.37 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 5,30 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.