Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
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 62
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 62
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$85,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$225,900RRP
- with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's standard kit: $225,900 (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.
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.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
$225,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts $139,910 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
For the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Finance
≈$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.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
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.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
None open on our record
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
108.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a 12.8-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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Burmester 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV responds with a Electric making 265kW and 800Nm, paired to a 1 spd auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 0.4s 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, 438mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at 5,125mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 146L advantage.
For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 300kg 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 Alfa Romeo Stelvio's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.4 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 electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).
Where each one leads
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $225,900) and the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 2,000kg).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 206kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 499L).
The Verdict
Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 62
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Ways to buy
For the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Finance
≈$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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the cheapest at $85,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by $139,910.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the largest boot at 645L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,300kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV makes the most power at 265kW. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is quickest to 100km/h in 5.7s.
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