2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2018 BMW X3

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2018 BMW X3

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stelvio AWD	22	28	$39,846	$41,995
Stelvio Sport AWD	22	28	$39,846	$41,995
Stelvio Ti AWD	22	28	$41,666	$43,995
Stelvio Ti Lusso AWD	22	28	$41,666	$43,995
Stelvio Ti Sport AWD	22	28	$41,666	$43,995

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	27	$51,185	$54,500
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	22	29	$40,165	$42,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,846

$51,185

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,995

$54,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$700 / month

$908 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Remarkably fun to drive and beautiful too, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is great at driving, less facile at crossover-SUVing.

The 2018 BMW X3 ventures into M territory, but doesn’t lose sight of its SUV duties.

TCC Likes

It’s beautiful
Sublime driving dynamics
Driver interfaces are spectacular

Nimble, sedan-like handling
Excellent interior space and storage
Great turbo-6 powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Advanced safety equipment costs $1,500
Tiny rear seat
Cheap-feeling interior elements

Base 6.5-inch infotainment display
Forward-collision warnings an option
World’s most expensive Apple CarPlay

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

116.1

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

36.6

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.6

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.5

62.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

28.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.5

13.5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

17.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TU2

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TU2

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4044

4277

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 2000

369 @ 1520

Engine Order Code

EC2

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 5200

355 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

Trans Order Code

DFW

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

BMW X3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

7.7

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