Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 8,07 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.
| 520e G30 | Cooper E FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 7,20 s+0,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,37 s+0,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,93 s+0,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+53 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hp | 7,58 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 | 520e G30 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,58 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,36 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,61 s | 9,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,82 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,29 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed | 213 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520e is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520e is doing 113 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper E FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper E FWD finishes in 28.93 s versus 29.49 s, with a 0.56 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (213 km/h), the Bmw 520e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520e is capped at 218 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 (9.31 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 13.80 seconds. The 0.87 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, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 8,07 s).
520e G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520e G30 : 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
520e G30 : 213 km/h. Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h.