Sur 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 gagne (6,80 s vs 7,20 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.
| 225xe iPerformance F44 | Cooper E FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s−0,40 s | 7,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s−0,41 s | 15,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s−2,00 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h+42 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,96 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,05 s | 9,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,59 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,34 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s | 15,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 225xe iPerformance | |
| Gearbox | 6-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 Bmw 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.20 s for the Cooper E FWD. At this point, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.37 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 28.93 s, with a 2.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 225xe iPerformance is capped at 202 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.17 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 0.40 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, 225xe iPerformance F44 gagne (6,80 s vs 7,20 s).
225xe iPerformance F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,80 secondes (simulation calibrée).
225xe iPerformance F44 : 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44 : 202 km/h. Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h.