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Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6vsBMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8

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

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4.4 V8

575 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    575 hp
    429 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Power
510hp380kW
575hp429kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Gross weight-
2,970kg6,548lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.3s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,891cc176cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,702mm185in
4,880mm192in
Width-
1,985mm78in
Height
1,681mm66in
1,754mm69in
Wheelbase
2,818mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,667mm66in
Ground clearance-
195mm8in
Trunk volume-
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
85L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V66,500 rpm2,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
15.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
510 hp
380 kW
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
575 hp
429 kW

BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8 has 65 hp more than Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6 and BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
2,275 kg
5,016 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
283 km/h
176 mph
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8 has more power, Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6 and BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6 and BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8: 2.1 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
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
711 km
442 mi
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
766 km
476 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
283 km/h
176 mph
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
575 hp
429 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,681 mm
66.2 in
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Power
575 hp
429 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,754 mm
69.1 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
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Power
575 hp
429 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6 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
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
4.2 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
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6BMWX5 M (F85)4.4 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
575 hp
429 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
2,275 kg
5,016 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,681 mm
66.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,880 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,754 mm
69.1 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
766 km
476 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
258 g/km
Trunk score
-
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) Quadrifoglio 2.9 Bi-Turbo V6

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X5 M (F85) 4.4 V8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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