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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35ivsAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949)

2.0

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    914 km
    568 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
807km502mi
Calculated
914km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,687mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,671mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,818mm111in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,613mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,653mm65in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.05,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
22.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
280 hp
209 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i has 26 hp more than Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i5.6 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.05.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i and Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
807 km
502 mi
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
914 km
568 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,671 mm
65.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435iAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,671 mm
65.8 in
Range score
807 km
502 mi
914 km
568 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35iAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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