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BMW M8 Competition Coupe F92 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.

limousine · 2021 vs 2019
BMWPetrolFaster

M8 Competition Coupe F92

625 hp · 750 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2021

VS
AlpinePetrol

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

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.

M8 Competition Coupe F92A110 S 292
0–100 km/h3,17 s−0,76 s3,93 s
400 m standing start11,04 s−1,05 s12,09 s
1,000 m standing start20,15 s−2,01 s22,16 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h264 km/h−14 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio3,04 kg/hpbetter ratio3,76 kg/hp

Watch the race

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

BMWPetrolM8 Competition Coupe F92
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierM8 Competition Coupe F92A110 S 292
0–30 km/h0,97 s1,09 stight gap
0–50 km/h1,61 s1,83 s
0–80 km/h2,52 s3,02 s
0–100 km/h3,17 s3,93 s
0–120 km/h3,98 s5,26 s
0–160 km/h6,51 s8,57 s
0–200 km/h10,26 s13,51 s
400 m standing start11,04 s12,09 s
1,000 m standing start20,15 s22,16 s
Top speed limited250 km/h264 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

M8 Competition Coupe F92

3,04kg/hpratio better by 0,72 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power625 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight1 900 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpcompensated by −786 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 M8 Competition Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.18 s versus 3.93 s for the A110 S 292. At this point, the M8 Competition Coupe leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe is doing 169 km/h against 154 km/h for the A110 S 292. The gap is 0.69 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the M8 Competition Coupe crosses the line in 11.04 s versus 12.08 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe finishes in 20.15 s versus 22.15 s, with a 2.01 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 M8 Competition Coupe 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 (3.04 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 0.76 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, M8 Competition Coupe F92 wins (3,17 s vs 3,93 s).

M8 Competition Coupe F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).

M8 Competition Coupe F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,04 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.

M8 Competition Coupe F92: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.