Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 8,28 s).
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 | A 200 d W177 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.20 s | 8.28 s | 1.08 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s | 16.10 s | 0.73 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.93 s | 29.00 s | 0.07 s · Cooper E FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 220 km/h | 60 km/h · A 200 d W177 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.58 kg/hp | 9.53 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper E FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper E FWD | A 200 d W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s · tight gap | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.28 s | 3.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.20 s | 8.28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 11.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.59 s | 19.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 36.61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s | 16.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.93 s · tight gap | 29.00 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 220 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 | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 8.28 s for the A 200 d. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cooper E FWD leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 117 km/h for the A 200 d. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Cooper E FWD maxes out at 160 km/h while the A 200 d keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.83 s from 0.72 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Cooper E FWD finishes in 28.93 s versus 29.00 s, with just 0.07 s to spare. The A 200 d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cooper E FWD is capped at 160 km/h, the A 200 d at 220 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.
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 13.11 seconds. The 1.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 8,28 s).
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. A 200 d W177: 150 hp, ratio 9,53 kg/hp.
Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h. A 200 d W177: 220 km/h.