BMW M4 CSL v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA: DRAG RACE

It’s time for a Germany vs Italy head-to-head!

We’ve got Mat lining up in the all-new BMW M4 CSL, and he’s going up against Yianni in the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA! Both of these cars are super rare, with only 10 of each being sold in the UK! The question is, which is quickest over the quarter-mile?

Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six which is good for 550hp and 650Nm of torque. It drives the rear wheels only, and tips the scales at 1,625kg - 100kg less than the standard M4! It’ll set you back a fair bit, though, costing £126,000!

Then we have the Alfa. It’s housing a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet which can produce 540hp and 600Nm. It’s lighter than the BMW, at 1,540kg, but it’s also more expensive, coming in at £150,000! Just like the BMW, it also drives the rear wheels only.

So the Alfa is down on power, but it’s also lighter! Will that prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

[rohansharma]

Finally seeing the iconic duo after a long time.

[palefaced]

I'd still have the Alfa Romeo all day long. It's just beautiful

[JesusRodriguez-tmgo]

Alfa, no doubt.

It'd be interesting seeing a fast lap of them around a track

[stephendeklerk]

The Alfa looks like it has more down aero, which will increase drag and rolling resistance.

[propm]

That Alfa just looks good, I don't really care if it's slower when it looks and sounds so much better.

[manveerghuman]

Two extremely rare cars like this is amazing for a drag race!

[mbulelogumede]

I'd take that Gullia any day of the week. The looks are just a take away

[justinleuropa]

That down force on the Alfa doesn’t help but around a track that Alfa must be a dream. And it’s gorgeous

[Stacks_WK]

Imagine they started testing cars around a track too 👀 I can see car wow turning into a new top gear/grand tour and I’m here for it

[MrHenk]

The Alfa generates way more downforce than the M4, it's a track build spec, not a drag build one

[Combativesquire]

I saw the gulia the other day, it looked and sounded amazing

[nagylevi]

Drag and lap times fade in the eyes of one who beholds an Alfa in its full beauty. I think there is no competition here. The winner was determined when we first looked at the title.

[jackahorey]

You could argue Matt would have won even if he'd plowed through the bunny, but that would be splitting hares.

[Presto_]

Great to see Yanni back in these drag races. Please can you get his Lamborghini back on the channel to do some awesome drag races like this one. It would be interesting seeing a base model Porsche 911 Carrera or a Carrera GTS go up against the BMW M4 CSL in a future drag race.

[octanography]

There is a video on YouTube where M4 CSL without any tune shows 605 HP and 720NM on the dyno. And in this video, you can see that difference in power.

[DjNikGnashers]

As a BMW fan, I always want the BMW to win, but man that Alfa is beautiful.

[justmax]

Holy shit how spectacular does the Giulia look

[marinusikke]

I've had different fast cars in my younger days..gti and gte and turbo's...and then i got my first fast tuned Alfa and then i felt something you can't explain!!!! it was a real CarWow💪💪

[yvesmakunga]

These 2 are my favourites hands down 🙌🏾
And next race: 1000hp evolve M5 competition vs Ferrari SF90 pls

[danielmccarthy]

Drag races are for dragsters not sports saloons. Formula 1 has bends. Take them around a proper track lets then see which is fastest but more importantly best to drive and puts the biggest smile on your face....i suspect it will be italian.