BMW X3 2014 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 90 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 34 000 | |
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