Compare performance (210 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (51900 £ vs 41100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs 51900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10885 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with 6 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio takes 6.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls distinct stronger with 700 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is to a small extent lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1820 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers minimal more room – 525 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio performs minimal better – up to 1600 L, which is about 90 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Stelvio somewhat takes the win – 590 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio combines Italian artistry with sporty performance, making it a standout in the SUV market. Its dynamic design captures the essence of elegance and agility, while the interior offers a driver-focused experience that enhances every journey. With a perfect blend of luxury and power, the Stelvio is ideal for those seeking both style and substance on the road.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
51900 - 56700 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
157 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1820 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4687 mm
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Width
1903 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1693 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
590 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
210 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.60 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
215 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
470 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
154 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
2143 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Alfa Romeo
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Brand
BMW
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is available as All-Wheel Drive.