Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,32 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 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 7.04 s | 0.28 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.12 s | 0.34 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 27.43 s | 2.43 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 238 km/h | 88 km/h · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.42 kg/hp | 8.03 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 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.03 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.40 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.71 s | 9.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 16.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 29.73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 27.43 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 238 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 | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 220i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 178 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 220i Gran Coupe leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 0.40 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 29.86 s, with a 2.44 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cooper SE FWD is capped at 150 km/h, the 220i Gran Coupe at 238 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 11.21 seconds. The 0.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,32 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. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.