2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. 2025 BMW X5 Review

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2025 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $48,995 to $55,995
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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $66,300 to $90,850
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MPG - City 22 MPG 17 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 22 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.5 ft3 72.3 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 375 - 523 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 6,603 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW X5 than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X5 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Convenience
With the BMW X5, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a better financial choice over the BMW X5, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is much slimmer than the BMW X5, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X5.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the BMW X5 is clearly the choice over the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the BMW X5.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the BMW X5. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X5.