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BMW M240i Convertible F44 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.

compact · 2021 vs 2017 · Methodology
BMWPetrol

M240i Convertible F44

340 hp · 500 Nm · 1,660 kg · 2021

VS
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 Pure 252

256 hp · 320 Nm · 1,103 kg · 2017

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW M240i Convertible F44

4.66 s

Gap0.11 sin favour of A110 Pure 252
BAlpine A110 Pure 252

4.55 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureM240i Convertible F44A110 Pure 252Gap
0–100 km/h4.66 s4.55 s0.11 s · A110 Pure 252
400 m standing start12.85 s12.62 s0.23 s · A110 Pure 252
1,000 m standing start23.32 s22.69 s0.63 s · A110 Pure 252
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h277 km/h27 km/h · A110 Pure 252
Power-to-weight ratio4.88 kg/hp4.31 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 Pure 252

Watch the race

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

BMWPetrolM240i Convertible F44
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AlpinePetrolA110 Pure 252
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageM240i Convertible F44A110 Pure 252
0–30 km/h1.27 s · tight gap1.34 s
0–50 km/h2.12 s · tight gap2.24 s
0–80 km/h3.46 s · tight gap3.55 s
0–100 km/h4.66 s4.55 s · tight gap
0–120 km/h6.12 s5.87 s
0–160 km/h10.15 s9.32 s
0–200 km/h16.41 s14.57 s
400 m standing start12.85 s12.62 s
1,000 m standing start23.32 s22.69 s
Top speed limited250 km/h277 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

M240i Convertible F44

4,88kg/hpcompensated by −557 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power340 hp6 cyl
Torque500 Nm
Weight1 660 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission
Alpine

A110 Pure 252

4,31kg/hpratio better by 0,57 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power256 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 103 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.66 s for the M240i Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the M240i Convertible is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 145 km/h for the M240i Convertible. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 Pure 252 crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 12.85 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 201 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 23.31 s, with a 0.63 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M240i 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 (4.88 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 6.97 seconds. The 0.11 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 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 4,66 s).

M240i Convertible F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).

M240i Convertible F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.

M240i Convertible F44: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.