Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 7,29 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.
| 220d F22 | Cooper E FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s | 7,20 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s | 15,37 s+0,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s−1,28 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+70 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,53 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 | 220d F22 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,11 s | 1,96 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,35 s | 3,28 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,41 s | 5,36 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s | 7,20 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,70 s | 9,63 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,80 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,35 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s | 15,37 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220d | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| 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 Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 7.29 s for the Bmw 220d. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw 220d. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cooper E FWD maxes out at 160 km/h while the Bmw 220d keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
Around 488 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 220d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 70 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.93 s. The 1.28 s delta in favour of the Bmw 220d shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d is capped at 230 km/h, the Cooper E FWD at 160 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 11.16 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 7,29 s).
220d F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,29 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220d F22 : 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
220d F22 : 230 km/h. Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h.