Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,80 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320e G20 | Cooper S FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 6.80 s | 0.66 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 14.87 s | 0.57 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 26.40 s | 2.37 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 240 km/h | 25 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.65 kg/hp | 5.78 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320e G20 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 2.00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 8.78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.97 s | 14.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46.63 s | 24.25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 14.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 26.40 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 240 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 192 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 14 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.86 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 28.77 s, with a 2.37 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the 320e 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.
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 12.74 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,80 s vs 7,46 s).
320e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD: 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp.
320e G20: 215 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 240 km/h.