Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs BMW iX2

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts from $82,950 before on-road costs, while the BMW iX2 opens at $82,990. That makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the more affordable entry point by $40.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,245 and $91,289 respectively.

The BMW iX2 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and BMW iX2 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BMW iX2.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 6 in the BMW iX2. The BMW iX2 adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio misses.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen, while the BMW iX2 gets a 10.7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW iX2. The BMW iX2 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses a Petrol producing 206kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The BMW iX2 counters with its electric setup making 150kW and 247Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,686mm long on a 2,818mm wheelbase, 132mm longer than the BMW iX2 at 4,554mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 500L in the BMW iX2, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 25L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX2 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 686kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) vs 5 years (BMW iX2). Both match on warranty length.