Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 5,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Z4 sDrive30i G29 | A110 Pure 252 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.35 s | 4.55 s | 0.79 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 12.62 s | 0.98 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 22.69 s | 1.91 s · A110 Pure 252 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 277 km/h | 27 km/h · A110 Pure 252 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.48 kg/hp | 4.31 kg/hp | better ratio · A110 Pure 252 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Z4 sDrive30i G29 | A110 Pure 252 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 1.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.96 s | 3.55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.35 s | 4.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.11 s | 5.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.95 s | 9.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.65 s | 14.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 12.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 22.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 277 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 256 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 103 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.35 s for the Z4 sDrive30i. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 0.79 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 137 km/h for the Z4 sDrive30i. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 Pure 252 crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 13.60 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 24.59 s, with a 1.91 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Z4 sDrive30i 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 (5.48 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 8.13 seconds. The 0.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 5,35 s).
Z4 sDrive30i G29 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Z4 sDrive30i G29: 258 hp, ratio 5,48 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.
Z4 sDrive30i G29: 250 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.