Sur 0–100 km/h, A290 GT 160kW gagne (6,36 s vs 7,32 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.
| A290 GT 160kW | Cooper SE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,36 s−0,96 s | 7,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,65 s−0,81 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,75 s−3,11 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+82 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,78 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,42 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 | A290 GT 160kW | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,76 s | 2,03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,94 s | 3,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,77 s | 5,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,36 s | 7,32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,43 s | 9,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,30 s | — |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,20 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 14,65 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,75 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 479 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | A290 GT 160kW | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the A290 GT 160kW hits 100 km/h in 6.36 s versus 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. At this point, the A290 GT 160kW leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A290 GT 160kW is doing 129 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A290 GT 160kW crosses the line in 14.65 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A290 GT 160kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A290 GT 160kW finishes in 26.75 s versus 29.86 s, with a 3.11 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the Cooper SE 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.78 kg/hp vs 7.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.21 seconds. The 0.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A290 GT 160kW gagne (6,36 s vs 7,32 s).
A290 GT 160kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,36 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A290 GT 160kW : 218 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
A290 GT 160kW : 232 km/h. Cooper SE FWD : 150 km/h.