Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 6,81 s).
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 | 6.56 s | 6.81 s | 0.25 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.62 s | 15.05 s | 0.43 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.03 s | 28.59 s | 2.56 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.86 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 | 1.88 s | 1.77 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.99 s | 4.95 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.56 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.41 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.79 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.98 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.62 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.03 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| 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 6.56 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the i3s 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 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 0.08 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 15.05 s. The 0.43 s gap represents roughly 18 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 28.59 s, with a 2.57 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 0.25 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 6,81 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.