Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD and i3 I01 are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,24 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 E FWD | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.20 s | 7.24 s | 0.04 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s | 15.40 s | 0.03 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.93 s | 29.80 s | 0.87 s · Cooper E FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 150 km/h | 10 km/h · Cooper E FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.58 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · i3 I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper E FWD | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s | 1.88 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.28 s | 3.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.20 s · tight gap | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.59 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s · tight gap | 15.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.93 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 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 Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 7.24 s for the i3. The 0.04 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 E FWD. The gap is 0.04 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 15.40 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Cooper E FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper E FWD finishes in 28.93 s versus 29.80 s, with a 0.87 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cooper E FWD is capped at 160 km/h, the i3 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 (7.58 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 0.04 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 E FWD and i3 I01 are neck and neck (7,20 s vs 7,24 s, no significant gap).
Cooper E FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,20 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.