Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD and i3 I01 are neck and neck (7,24 s vs 7,32 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cooper SE FWD | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 7.24 s | 0.08 s · i3 I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.40 s | 0.06 s · i3 I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 29.80 s | 0.06 s · i3 I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 150 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.42 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper SE FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper SE FWD | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.03 s | 1.88 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.40 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 7.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.71 s · tight gap | 9.85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.40 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 29.80 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 150 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the i3 hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.06 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cooper SE FWD and the i3 are governed to 150 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.42 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD and i3 I01 are neck and neck (7,24 s vs 7,32 s, no significant gap).
Cooper SE FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.