Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cooper SE FWD | 218d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 8.35 s | 1.03 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 16.18 s | 0.72 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 29.46 s | 0.40 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 213 km/h | 63 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.42 kg/hp | 9.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper SE FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper SE FWD | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.03 s | 1.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.40 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 5.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.71 s | 11.66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 21.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 44.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 16.18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 29.46 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 213 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 | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Cooper SE FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.32 s versus 8.35 s for the 218d. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cooper SE FWD leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper SE FWD is doing 124 km/h against 114 km/h for the 218d. The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper SE FWD crosses the line in 15.46 s versus 16.17 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cooper SE FWD maxes out at 150 km/h while the 218d keeps accelerating towards 213 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.70 s.
Around 889 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 218d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 63 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 29.86 s. The 0.41 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cooper SE FWD is capped at 150 km/h, the 218d at 213 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 13.58 seconds. The 1.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 8,35 s).
Cooper SE FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp. 218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h. 218d F22: 213 km/h.