Over 0–100 km/h, 430i F32 wins (5,73 s vs 6,21 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.
| 430i F32 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,48 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,98 s−0,28 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,35 s | 25,30 s+0,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,99 kg/hp | 5,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 430i F32 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,36 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,12 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,73 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,25 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,00 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,98 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,35 s | 25,30 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the 430i hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. At this point, the 430i leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 430i is doing 132 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.47 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 430i crosses the line in 13.97 s versus 14.26 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 25.35 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 430i 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.99 kg/hp vs 5.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 430i F32 wins (5,73 s vs 6,21 s).
430i F32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
430i F32: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
430i F32: 250 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.