Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 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 S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 6,56 s+1,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 14,62 s+1,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 26,03 s+3,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 250 km/h−37 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hp | 5,86 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 S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,58 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,37 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,61 s | 8,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,82 s | 13,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,29 s | 22,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 14,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 26,03 s |
| Top speed limited | 213 km/h | 250 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520e is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 132 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 15.86 s. The 1.24 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 29.49 s, with a 3.46 s lead.
Electronically capped at 218 km/h, the Bmw 520e 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 13.80 seconds. The 1.51 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 (6,56 s vs 8,07 s).
520e G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,07 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
520e G30: 213 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.