Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper C FWD gagne (7,70 s vs 8,35 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| E-PACE P200 | Cooper C FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 7,70 s+0,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 15,68 s+0,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,07 s+1,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 230 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hp | 7,47 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | E-PACE P200 | Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,08 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,48 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 5,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 10,14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 17,52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 32,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,07 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper C FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.70 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. The 0.65 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cooper C FWD is doing 122 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper C FWD crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper C FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper C FWD finishes in 28.06 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.35 s lead.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the E-PACE P200 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.74 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 13.46 seconds. The 0.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper C FWD gagne (7,70 s vs 8,35 s).
E-PACE P200 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
E-PACE P200 : 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. Cooper C FWD : 156 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200 : 215 km/h. Cooper C FWD : 230 km/h.