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125I vs John Cooper Works Cooper

BMW · Mini

1/4 Mile winner
John Cooper Works Cooper
Beats the 125I by 0.04s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the John Cooper Works Cooper beats the 125I by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the John Cooper Works Cooper thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
224 hp
231 hp
0–100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
380 Nm
Price
$42,000
$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance
125I
John Cooper Works Cooper
100 m
6.373s
6.386s
1/8 mile
9.401s
9.402s
1/4 mile
14.088s
14.048s
1 km
25.084s
24.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: John Cooper Works Cooper is $40,000 vs $42,000 for the 125I — a $2,000 gap. Top speed: John Cooper Works Cooper runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than 125I.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 125I or the John Cooper Works Cooper?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the John Cooper Works Cooper is faster, beating the 125I by 0.04 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 125I vs the John Cooper Works Cooper?

The 125I hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the John Cooper Works Cooper does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 125I produces 224 hp; the John Cooper Works Cooper produces 231 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 125I tops out at 240 km/h, and the John Cooper Works Cooper reaches 250 km/h.

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