BMW X3 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The BMW X3 starts from $86,100 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio opens at $85,990. That makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the more affordable entry point by $110.

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 $94,710 and $94,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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The BMW X3 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Bowers & Wilkins audio — features our data doesn't list for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio counters with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X3 gets merino leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X3 and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The BMW X3 uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio responds with a Petrol making 206kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X3 measures 4,755mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 69mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the BMW X3 and 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the BMW X3 a 71L advantage.

For towing, the BMW X3 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the BMW X3 and $1,995/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X3) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length.