2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stelvio AWD	22	28	$42,093	$44,350
Stelvio Quadrifoglio AWD	17	23	$76,041	$81,250
Stelvio RWD	22	29	$40,253	$42,350
Stelvio Ti AWD	22	28	$45,082	$47,600
Stelvio Ti Sport AWD	22	28	$45,082	$47,600

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	24	$61,006	$64,900
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$56,306	$59,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$72,286	$76,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	15	22	$69,466	$73,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$79,430	$84,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	28	$48,551	$51,650
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$42,488	$45,200
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$40,608	$43,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,093

$61,006

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,350

$64,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$739 / month

$1082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio sexy looks match its agile moves, but the interior package is compromised.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

TCC Likes

Seductive styling
Sport sedan moves
Strong engines

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Most safety features optional
Poor rear-seat leg room
Pricey

Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

116.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

37.2

Front Leg Room (in)

36.6

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

64.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.6

187

Height, Overall (in)

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

111

113.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.5

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TU2

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TU2

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4007

4235

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 2000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

EC2

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 5200

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-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

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

Trans Order Code

DFW

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.4

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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