Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 6,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Cooper S FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 6.56 s | 0.98 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 14.62 s | 0.85 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 26.03 s | 0.98 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.95 kg/hp | 5.86 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.14 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.85 s | 4.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.52 s | 8.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.85 s | 13.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.11 s | 22.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 14.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 26.03 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| 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 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 6.56 s for the Cooper S FWD. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 740Le iPerformance leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 132 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 14.62 s. The 0.85 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 740Le iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 26.02 s, with a 0.98 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 740Le iPerformance 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 9.51 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 6,56 s).
740Le iPerformance G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.