Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 7,32 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.
| Cooper E FWD | Cooper SE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,20 s−0,12 s | 7,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,37 s−0,09 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,93 s−0,93 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h+10 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,58 kg/hp | 7,42 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 | Cooper E FWD | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,28 s | 3,40 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 5,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,20 s | 7,32 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 9,71 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,59 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,37 s | 15,46 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,93 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 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 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. At this point, the Cooper E FWD leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.10 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 15.46 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
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 29.86 s, with a 0.93 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 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 (7.58 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 0.12 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 E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 7,32 s).
Cooper E FWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,20 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h. Cooper SE FWD : 150 km/h.