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BMW M4 Competition G82 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.

saloon · 2024 vs 2019 · Methodology
BMWPetrolFaster

M4 Competition G82

510 hp · 650 Nm · 1,725 kg · 2024

VS
AlpinePetrol

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW M4 Competition G82

3.83 s

Gap0.10 sin favour of M4 Competition
BAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureM4 Competition G82A110 S 292Gap
0–100 km/h3.83 s3.93 s0.10 s · M4 Competition G82
400 m standing start11.78 s12.09 s0.31 s · M4 Competition G82
1,000 m standing start21.33 s22.16 s0.83 s · M4 Competition G82
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h264 km/h14 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio3.38 kg/hp3.76 kg/hpbetter ratio · M4 Competition G82

Watch the race

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

BMWPetrolM4 Competition G82
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageM4 Competition G82A110 S 292
0–30 km/h1.09 s · tight gap1.09 s
0–50 km/h1.82 s · tight gap1.83 s
0–80 km/h2.88 s · tight gap3.02 s
0–100 km/h3.83 s · tight gap3.93 s
0–120 km/h4.92 s5.26 s
0–160 km/h7.90 s8.57 s
0–200 km/h12.30 s13.51 s
400 m standing start11.78 s12.09 s
1,000 m standing start21.33 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

M4 Competition G82

3,38kg/hpratio better by 0,38 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power510 hp6 cyl
Torque650 Nm
Weight1 725 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic
Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpcompensated by −611 kg
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 M4 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 3.93 s for the A110 S 292. At this point, the M4 Competition leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the M4 Competition is doing 158 km/h against 154 km/h for the A110 S 292. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Competition crosses the line in 11.78 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the M4 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Competition finishes in 21.33 s versus 22.15 s, with a 0.83 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 M4 Competition 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 (3.38 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 5.94 seconds. The 0.10 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, M4 Competition G82 wins (3,83 s vs 3,93 s).

M4 Competition G82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).

M4 Competition G82: 510 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.

M4 Competition G82: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.