Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 7,32 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Cooper SE FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 7.32 s | 1.20 s · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 15.46 s | 1.16 s · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 29.86 s | 3.99 s · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 150 km/h | 43 km/h · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.81 kg/hp | 7.42 kg/hp | better ratio · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 29.86 s |
| Top speed | 193 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. At this point, the i5 eDrive40 leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 15.46 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 29.86 s, with a 3.99 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the Cooper SE FWD at 150 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.81 kg/hp vs 7.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.21 seconds. The 1.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 7,32 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h.