Over 0–100 km/h, A110 Pure 252 wins (4,55 s vs 7,20 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A110 Pure 252 | Cooper E FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−2,65 s | 7,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s−2,75 s | 15,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s−6,24 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+117 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,58 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A110 Pure 252 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,55 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,87 s | 9,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,32 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,57 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,62 s | 15,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed | 277 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 256 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 103 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 7.20 s for the Cooper E FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 256 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A110 Pure 252 leads by 2.65 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 1.79 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 15.37 s. The 2.76 s gap represents roughly 111 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 28.93 s, with a 6.24 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Cooper E FWD 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.15 seconds. The 2.65 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 7,20 s).
A110 Pure 252 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.