Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 6,21 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i4 eDrive35 G26 | John Cooper Works FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s | 6.21 s | 0.13 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 14.26 s | 0.12 s · John Cooper Works FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s | 25.30 s | 0.96 s · John Cooper Works FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 190 km/h | 251 km/h | 61 km/h · John Cooper Works FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.99 kg/hp | 5.09 kg/hp | better ratio · John Cooper Works FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i4 eDrive35 G26 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.81 s | 3.09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.56 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s · tight gap | 6.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.04 s | 7.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.28 s | 12.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 20.51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 14.26 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s | 25.30 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 251 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the i4 eDrive35 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the i4 eDrive35 leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 eDrive35 is doing 131 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the John Cooper Works FWD crosses the line in 14.26 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 26.26 s, with a 0.97 s lead.
Electronically capped at 190 km/h, the i4 eDrive35 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 9.27 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 6,21 s).
i4 eDrive35 G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.