Over 0–100 km/h, A290 GTS 192kW wins (5,51 s vs 7,20 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A290 GTS 192kW | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.51 s | 7.20 s | 1.69 s · A290 GTS 192kW |
| 400 m standing start | 13.81 s | 15.37 s | 1.56 s · A290 GTS 192kW |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.18 s | 28.93 s | 3.75 s · A290 GTS 192kW |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 160 km/h | 87 km/h · A290 GTS 192kW |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.67 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · A290 GTS 192kW |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A290 GTS 192kW | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.59 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.66 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.28 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.51 s | 7.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.49 s | 17.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.26 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.81 s | 15.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.18 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 160 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 | 261 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 479 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| 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 A290 GTS 192kW hits 100 km/h in 5.52 s versus 7.20 s for the Cooper E FWD. At this point, the A290 GTS 192kW leads by 1.69 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A290 GTS 192kW is doing 138 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A290 GTS 192kW crosses the line in 13.81 s versus 15.37 s. The 1.56 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A290 GTS 192kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A290 GTS 192kW finishes in 25.18 s versus 28.93 s, with a 3.75 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.67 kg/hp vs 7.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.15 seconds. The 1.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A290 GTS 192kW wins (5,51 s vs 7,20 s).
A290 GTS 192kW goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A290 GTS 192kW: 261 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
A290 GTS 192kW: 247 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.