Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD and i3s I01 are neck and neck (6,80 s vs 6,81 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 S FWD | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 6.81 s | 0.01 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.87 s | 15.05 s | 0.18 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.40 s | 28.59 s | 2.19 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 160 km/h | 80 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.78 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper S FWD | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.00 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.33 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.35 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s · tight gap | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.78 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.27 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.25 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.87 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.40 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 240 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 | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. Despite lacking instant torque, 192 hp of power compensates. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the i3s is doing 124 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.86 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 28.59 s, with a 2.19 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the i3s 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.
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 10.76 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD and i3s I01 are neck and neck (6,80 s vs 6,81 s, no significant gap).
Cooper S FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper S FWD: 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Cooper S FWD: 240 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.