Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 7,28 s).
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 S FWD | A4 40 TFSI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,56 s−0,72 s | 7,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,62 s−0,74 s | 15,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,03 s−2,05 s | 28,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+18 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,97 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cooper S FWD | A4 40 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 2,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,99 s | 5,10 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,56 s | 7,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,41 s | 10,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,79 s | 18,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,98 s | 34,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,62 s | 15,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,03 s | 28,08 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 232 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 7.28 s for the A4 40 TFSI. Despite the faster sprint time, the A4 40 TFSI is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 132 km/h against 119 km/h for the A4 40 TFSI. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 15.36 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 28.08 s, with a 2.05 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.86 kg/hp vs 7.97 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.78 seconds. The 0.72 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 7,28 s).
Cooper S FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp. A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h. A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h.