Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,38 s vs 7,70 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d F40 | Cooper C FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s | 7.70 s | 0.32 s · 120d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 15.68 s | 0.27 s · 120d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 28.07 s | 0.17 s · 120d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 230 km/h | 1 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.63 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper C FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d F40 | Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.29 s | 5.68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s | 7.70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.97 s | 10.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.66 s | 17.52 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.84 s | 32.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 15.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 28.07 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 230 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.38 s versus 7.70 s for the Cooper C FWD. At this point, the 120d leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 121 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cooper C FWD. The gap is 0.30 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 120d finishes in 27.90 s versus 28.06 s, with just 0.17 s to spare. The Cooper C FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 231 km/h, the 120d 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.63 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.61 seconds. The 0.32 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,38 s vs 7,70 s).
120d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp. Cooper C FWD: 156 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
120d F40: 231 km/h. Cooper C FWD: 230 km/h.