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Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (520 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Stelvio

Costs and Efficiency:

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 5 Series Saloon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

5 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

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 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 520 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Stelvio

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,820 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers very slightly more boot space – 525 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 590 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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Boiangiu Viorel
24 Apr 2026, 05:21:21

În primul rând, designul mașinii!!!

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio
BMW 5 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,300 £
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
157 - 267 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,820 - 1,925 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
-
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,903 - 1,955 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 590 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
BMW
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offered with different drivetrains?

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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