2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs 2021 BMW X3 M - The sound of an Alfa

03/09/2021

Why buy a high performance SUV like a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio or a 2021 BMW X3 M? For performance, of course. These very sporty SUVs offer performance worthy of an exotic car while being spacious, agile in winter, luxurious and more visually aggressive than their little brothers.


You buy an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio or even a 2021 BMW X3 M when you want to be different or when you want to enjoy good performance without having to worry about a lack of space. However, there are notable differences between the 2021 BMW X3 M and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Let's take a closer look.


The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is more powerful than the BMW X3 M


The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is more powerful than the 2021 BMW X3 M thanks to its Ferrari-derived engine. Yes, you read that right. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that comes from Ferrari and develops 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.


The most powerful engine you can get in the 2021 BMW X3 M develops 503 horsepower while the entry-level engine delivers 473 horsepower.


But the biggest difference is the sound. The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio's deep, roaring sound is worthy of an exotic car while the 2021 BMW X3 M is much more understated.


It is also faster


No matter which engine you take, you won't have the same level of performance in the 2021 BMW X3 M. The fastest you can reach 0-100 km/h in the X3 M is 4.1 seconds while the Stelvio Quadrifoglio does it in 3.9 seconds as standard.


The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio held the title of fastest SUV on the Nurburgring for a long time, that's no small feat. It's also more exclusive than the 2021 BMW X3 M and you won't see many models like yours on the road.


In conclusion, the Stelvio offers more space in the cabin and its driving is more comfortable despite superior performance.

Come learn more about the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio today at Des Sources Alfa Romeo.


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