Over 0–100 km/h, 420d F32 wins (7,04 s vs 7,32 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420d F32 | Cooper SE FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.32 s | 0.28 s · 420d F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.46 s | 0.35 s · 420d F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 29.86 s | 2.08 s · 420d F32 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 150 km/h | 90 km/h · 420d F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.45 kg/hp | 7.42 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper SE FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 420d F32 | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.37 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.40 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.80 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 9.71 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.13 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.30 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 29.86 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 150 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 | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 420d hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 420d leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420d is doing 119 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420d crosses the line in 15.10 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 420d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 420d finishes in 27.77 s versus 29.86 s, with a 2.08 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 420d is capped at 240 km/h, the Cooper SE FWD at 150 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 11.60 seconds. The 0.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420d F32 wins (7,04 s vs 7,32 s).
420d F32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
420d F32: 240 km/h. Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h.