Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 7,79 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Sedan | Cooper SE FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.32 s | 0.47 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 15.46 s | 0.28 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 29.86 s | 1.23 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 150 km/h | 92 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 7.42 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper SE FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s · tight gap | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 29.86 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 150 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| 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 Cooper SE FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.32 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cooper SE FWD is doing 124 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper SE FWD crosses the line in 15.46 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cooper SE FWD maxes out at 150 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.17 s.
Around 676 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 92 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.86 s. The 1.23 s delta in favour of the A5 Sedan shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the Cooper SE FWD at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 12.41 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 7,79 s).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h.