Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 8,12 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 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 8.12 s | 0.80 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 16.14 s | 0.68 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 30.62 s | 0.76 s · Cooper SE FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 150 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.42 kg/hp | 10.16 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 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.03 s · tight gap | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.40 s · tight gap | 3.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.32 s | 8.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.71 s | 11.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 16.14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.86 s | 30.62 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 150 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 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 245 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 524 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper SE FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.32 s versus 8.12 s for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. At this point, the Cooper SE FWD leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper SE FWD is doing 124 km/h against 117 km/h for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. The gap is 0.32 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 16.13 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper SE FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper SE FWD finishes in 29.86 s versus 30.62 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (150 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cooper SE FWD and the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 are governed to 150 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.42 kg/hp vs 10.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.23 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD wins (7,32 s vs 8,12 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. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.
Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.