2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

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2025 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $48,995 to $55,995
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $61,850 to $64,350
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MPG - City 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 56.5 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for pulling heavy loads. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.