Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 and Cooper E FWD are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,29 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220d F22 | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.29 s | 7.20 s | 0.09 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 15.37 s | 0.04 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.93 s | 1.28 s · 220d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 160 km/h | 70 km/h · 220d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.53 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220d F22 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.11 s | 1.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.35 s | 3.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.41 s | 5.36 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.29 s | 7.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.70 s | 9.63 s · tight 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 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| 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 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 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 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 220d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 70 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.93 s. The 1.28 s delta in favour of the 220d shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 and Cooper E FWD are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,29 s, no significant gap).
220d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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.