Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 8,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | XC40 B4 | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.23 s | 7.20 s | 1.03 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 16.11 s | 15.37 s | 0.74 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.39 s | 28.93 s | 0.46 s · Cooper E FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 160 km/h | 20 km/h · XC40 B4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.17 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper E FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | XC40 B4 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.98 s | 1.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.12 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.74 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.23 s | 7.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.35 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.46 s | 17.59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.11 s | 15.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.39 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 180 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 | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cooper E FWD leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.73 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Cooper E FWD maxes out at 160 km/h while the XC40 B4 keeps accelerating towards 180 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.95 s from 0.73 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Cooper E FWD finishes in 28.93 s versus 29.39 s, with just 0.46 s to spare. The XC40 B4 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the Cooper E FWD at 160 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 13.40 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 E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 8,23 s).
XC40 B4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
XC40 B4: 180 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.