Car comparison

Alpine A110 1.8vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpine A110

1.8

252 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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Alpine A110 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,140 kg
    2,513 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA1101.8BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,140kg2,513lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,360kg2,998lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,181mm165in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,741mm108in
Front track-
1,575mm62in
Rear track-
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume-
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
45L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpine A110 1.8BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iPowerTorque
  • Alpine A110 1.8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA1101.86,000 rpm2,000-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA1101.8BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW

Alpine A110 1.8 has 7 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and Alpine A110 1.8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.84.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
643 km
399 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,181 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Alpine A110 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpineA1101.8
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpineA1101.8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA1101.8BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,140 kg
2,513 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,181 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
-
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpine A110 1.8BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A110 1.8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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