Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mercedes GLE – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51900 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 24328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with 6 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE has a clearly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 424 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio takes 6.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE pulls decisively stronger with 850 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: 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, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is noticeable lighter – 1820 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more room – 655 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs evident better – up to 2055 L, which is about 455 L more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE somewhat takes the win – 705 kg compared to 590 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLE proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLE is the better all-rounder in this comparison.