Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs BMW X3 M

Did you know that the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is powered by a Ferrari-derived engine? Yet it is true. Also, did you know that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has already held the record for the fastest lap on the famous Nurburgring circuit? Yes, it is very true. When it comes to performance, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is in a league of its own.

It still has direct rivals, though. The 2021 BMW X3 M is one such rival. Like Alfa Romeo, BMW is known for its top performance and its BMW X3 M range offers engines that are certainly powerful. However, they cannot come close to the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Let's take a closer look.

505 hp for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is powered by a powerful 2.9-liter twin-turbo engine that develops 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and Q4 all-wheel drive, and the DNA drive mode system allows you to modulate how this engine delivers its power and the personality of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Best of all, this engine delivers a truly exceptional sound. As previously mentioned, the engine of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is derived from Ferrari engines and you can imagine the kind of tone it drops from the huge quad tailpipes behind it.

The 2021 BMW X3 M develops either 473 horsepower or 503 horsepower with its 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. Even its top-performing version, the BMW X3 M reaches 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds while the Stelvio Quadrifoglio reaches 100 km/h in around 3.9 seconds.

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is therefore not only sportier and more dynamic, but it is also faster in a straight line. It's a luxury SUV with the performance and sound of an exotic car, but available for under $ 100,000.