BMW X7 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The BMW X7 starts from $174,900 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 $88,910.

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 $192,390 and $94,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

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

The BMW X7 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 X7 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and heated front seats that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X7 gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X7 and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The BMW X7 uses a Diesel producing 259kW and 720Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 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 BMW X7 has the clear power advantage at 259kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X7 measures 5,181mm long on a 3,105mm wheelbase, 495mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 750L in the BMW X7 and 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the BMW X7 a 251L advantage. The BMW X7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the BMW X7 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the BMW X7 and $1,995/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (BMW X7) vs $1,995 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X7) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length.