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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2016 vs 2021 · Methodology
Alfa RomeoPetrolFaster

Giulia Quadrifoglio

510 hp · 600 Nm · 1,580 kg · 2016

VS
DSPHEV

7 E-Tense 4x4 300

305 hp · 500 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

3.94 s

Gap2.04 sin favour of Giulia Quadrifoglio
BDS7 E-Tense 4x4 300

5.98 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureGiulia Quadrifoglio7 E-Tense 4x4 300Gap
0–100 km/h3.94 s5.98 s2.04 s · Giulia Quadrifoglio
400 m standing start11.74 s14.27 s2.53 s · Giulia Quadrifoglio
1,000 m standing start20.93 s26.41 s5.48 s · Giulia Quadrifoglio
Top speed (electronically limited)307 km/h230 km/h77 km/h · Giulia Quadrifoglio
Power-to-weight ratio3.10 kg/hp6.23 kg/hpbetter ratio · Giulia Quadrifoglio

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

Alfa RomeoPetrolGiulia Quadrifoglio
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DSPHEV7 E-Tense 4x4 300
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Distance
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200 m
300 m
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageGiulia Quadrifoglio7 E-Tense 4x4 300
0–30 km/h1.19 s · tight gap1.31 s
0–50 km/h1.98 s · tight gap2.11 s
0–80 km/h3.18 s4.09 s
0–100 km/h3.94 s5.98 s
0–120 km/h4.97 s8.25 s
0–160 km/h7.57 s15.16 s
0–200 km/h11.32 s28.87 s
400 m standing start11.74 s14.27 s
1,000 m standing start20.93 s26.41 s
Top speed307 km/h230 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Alfa Romeo

Giulia Quadrifoglio

3,10kg/hpratio better by 3,13 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power510 hpPending
Torque600 Nm
Weight1 580 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed automatic
DS

7 E-Tense 4x4 300

6,23kg/hpcompensated by −320 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power305 hpPending
Torque500 Nm
Weight1 900 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (4WD)
Gearbox8-speed automatic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Giulia Quadrifoglio hits 100 km/h in 3.94 s versus 5.98 s for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 510 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Giulia Quadrifoglio leads by 2.04 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is doing 164 km/h against 127 km/h for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 1.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Giulia Quadrifoglio crosses the line in 11.74 s versus 14.27 s. The 2.53 s gap represents roughly 105 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Giulia Quadrifoglio continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Giulia Quadrifoglio finishes in 20.93 s versus 26.41 s, with a 5.48 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 307 km/h, the Giulia Quadrifoglio never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

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 9.63 seconds. The 2.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Giulia Quadrifoglio wins (3,94 s vs 5,98 s).

Giulia Quadrifoglio goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Giulia Quadrifoglio: 510 hp, ratio 3,10 kg/hp. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.

Giulia Quadrifoglio: 307 km/h. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.