BMW i8 Coupe or Alpine A110 Pure 252: which has more power?

BMW i8 Coupe produces 374 hp and 320 Nm torque vs 320 Nm, versus 256 hp for Alpine A110 Pure 252. BMW i8 Coupe leads on 1/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the BMW i8 Coupe or the Alpine A110 Pure 252?

BMW i8 Coupe is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.4s vs 4.5s for Alpine A110 Pure 252, a gap of 0.1s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the BMW i8 Coupe or the Alpine A110 Pure 252?

BMW i8 Coupe and Alpine A110 Pure 252 are virtually tied to 100 km/h. The gap is under a tenth of a second - only the physics engine can settle it step by step.

BMW i8 Coupe or Alpine A110 Pure 252: which has more power?

BMW i8 Coupe has about 45% more power than the Alpine A110 Pure 252. On torque, Alpine A110 Pure 252 also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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BMW i8 Coupe I12 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.

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BMWPHEV

i8 Coupe I12

374 hp · 320 Nm · 1,535 kg · 2018

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A110 Pure 252

256 hp · 320 Nm · 1,103 kg · 2017

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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

i8 Coupe I12

4,10kg/hpratio better by 0,20 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	374 hp	3 cyl
Torque	320 Nm
Weight	1 535 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Propulsion
Gearbox	Unknown

Alpine

A110 Pure 252

4,31kg/hpcompensated by −432 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	256 hp	Pending
Torque	320 Nm
Weight	1 103 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	-
Gearbox	7-speed dual-clutch

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, i8 Coupe I12 or A110 Pure 252?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of i8 Coupe I12?

Data not available.

i8 Coupe I12 or A110 Pure 252: for what use?

i8 Coupe I12: 374 hp, ratio 4,10 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of i8 Coupe I12 vs A110 Pure 252?

i8 Coupe I12: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.