Over 0–100 km/h, Born and Cooper E FWD are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,23 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 | Born | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 7.20 s | 0.03 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 15.37 s | 0.02 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 28.93 s | 0.05 s · Cooper E FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.51 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper E FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s · tight gap | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s · tight gap | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s · tight gap | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 7.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.15 s | 17.59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 15.37 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 28.93 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 7.23 s for the Born. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 15.39 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.05 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 Born and the Cooper E FWD are governed to 160 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 (8.51 kg/hp vs 7.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.03 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, Born and Cooper E FWD are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,23 s, no significant gap).
Born goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
Born: 160 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.