Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs BMW XM
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 58
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 14 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$85,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 206kW
- Economy
- 7 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 499L
Top CarSorted Score, 68 vs 58
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BMW XM
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$309,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Power
- 550kW
- Economy
- 12.8 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 527L
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BMW XM: we're still completing kerb weight, electric range and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$85,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$309,900RRP
- with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's standard kit: $309,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce
$85,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $375 a week in repayments ($85,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
BMW XM Label
$309,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,410 a week in repayments ($309,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts $223,910 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$375/wk(≈$1,623/mo)
Estimate on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at $85,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Alfa Romeo StelvioDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW XM. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 8 on the BMW XM.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- REC-005416 · published 28 Apr 2022Due to a manufacturing issue, the automatic Adaptive Light System (AFS) sensors may not adjust as intended when there is a change in load or load distribution on the vehicle.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-005038 · published 19 Jan 2022Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel sensor housing may crack and cause a fuel leak.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
- REC-000006 · published 11 Aug 2019On some Alfa Romeo Giulia MY2017-2019 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio MY2017-2019, the instrument panel shows more fuel than what is actually present in the fuel tank.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 2 more on the model page.
BMW XM
- REC-005906 · published 5 Mar 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
25.7kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW XM gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the BMW XM. The BMW XM counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the BMW XM offers merino leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 4-zone in the BMW XM.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 XM responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 550kW and 1000Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
The BMW XM has the clear power advantage at 550kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW XM is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,687mm long on a 2,818mm wheelbase, 423mm shorter than the BMW XM at 5,110mm (3,105mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW XM generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 527L in the BMW XM, giving the BMW XM a 28L advantage.
For towing, the BMW XM leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BMW XM's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km) and fuel for the BMW XM about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,653 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW XM).
Where each one leads
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $309,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $3,648).
The BMW XM: more power (550kW against 206kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (527L against 499L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 2,300kg).
The Verdict
Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 58
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the BMW XM's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 53 points), value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 33 points), performance (BMW XM ahead by 28 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $1,653 less (7 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$375/wk(≈$1,623/mo)
Estimate on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at $85,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Alfa Romeo StelvioDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Alfa Romeo Stelvio and BMW XM?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the cheapest at $85,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW XM by $223,910.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses the least fuel at 7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW XM, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW XM has the largest boot at 527L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW XM has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,700kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW XM makes the most power at 550kW. The BMW XM is quickest to 100km/h in 3.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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