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BMW X3 M40i G01 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.

family SUV · 2020 vs 2019 · Methodology
BMWPetrol

X3 M40i G01

360 hp · 500 Nm · 1,845 kg · 2020

VS
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW X3 M40i G01

4.78 s

Gap0.85 sin favour of A110 S 292
BAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX3 M40i G01A110 S 292Gap
0–100 km/h4.78 s3.93 s0.85 s · A110 S 292
400 m standing start13.02 s12.09 s0.93 s · A110 S 292
1,000 m standing start23.68 s22.16 s1.52 s · A110 S 292
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h264 km/h14 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio5.13 kg/hp3.76 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 S 292

Watch the race

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

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AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageX3 M40i G01A110 S 292
0–30 km/h1.28 s1.09 s
0–50 km/h2.12 s1.83 s
0–80 km/h3.53 s3.02 s
0–100 km/h4.78 s3.93 s
0–120 km/h6.35 s5.26 s
0–160 km/h10.65 s8.57 s
0–200 km/h17.43 s13.51 s
400 m standing start13.02 s12.09 s
1,000 m standing start23.68 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

X3 M40i G01

5,13kg/hpcompensated by −731 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power360 hp6 cyl
Torque500 Nm
Weight1 845 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 1,36 kg/hp
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 A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.78 s for the X3 M40i. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 142 km/h for the X3 M40i. The gap is 0.62 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 13.02 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 23.67 s, with a 1.52 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 X3 M40i 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 (5.13 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 7.26 seconds. The 0.85 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 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 4,78 s).

X3 M40i G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).

X3 M40i G01: 360 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp. A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.

X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h. A110 S 292: 264 km/h.