Over 0–100 km/h, 430i Convertible G22 wins (6,24 s vs 7,20 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 430i Convertible G22 | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.24 s | 7.20 s | 0.96 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 15.37 s | 0.92 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 28.93 s | 2.62 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · 430i Convertible G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.65 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · 430i Convertible G22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 430i Convertible G22 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.46 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.44 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.41 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.24 s | 7.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.52 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.93 s | 17.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.55 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 15.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 430i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 6.24 s versus 7.20 s for the Cooper E FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 258 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 430i Convertible leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 430i Convertible is doing 127 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 430i Convertible crosses the line in 14.45 s versus 15.37 s. The 0.92 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 430i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 430i Convertible finishes in 26.31 s versus 28.93 s, with a 2.62 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 430i Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 11.15 seconds. The 0.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 430i Convertible G22 wins (6,24 s vs 7,20 s).
430i Convertible G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
430i Convertible G22: 258 hp, ratio 6,65 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
430i Convertible G22: 250 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.