Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the BMW X4 is the more rational cross-shop: it matches the Stelvio’s 525-litre boot, costs RM73,328 less and brings a 12.3-inch screen, panoramic sunroof, head-up display and automatic parking. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio answers with a meaningful performance edge, its 276 hp and 400 Nm cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 5.7 seconds against the BMW’s 6.3 seconds, plus adaptive cruise control and a five-year/150,000-km warranty. Pick the Alfa for pace and driver assistance; the X4 for its lower entry price and broader convenience kit.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if 276 hp, 400 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and adaptive cruise control matter more than extra cabin gadgets.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower purchase price, a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, auto parking and a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; BMW X4 RM406,800.
- Power and torque: Stelvio 276 hp and 400 Nm; X4 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Stelvio 5.7 seconds; X4 6.3 seconds.
- Top speed: Stelvio 230 km/h; X4 240 km/h.
- Infotainment and audio: Stelvio 8.8-inch screen with 14 speakers; X4 12.3-inch screen with 16 speakers.
- Manufacturer warranty: Stelvio five years/150,000 km; X4 two years/unlimited mileage.
Stelvio
- 276 hp and 400 Nm deliver a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control and driver/front-passenger knee airbags.
- Five-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM73,328 more than the BMW X4.
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or automatic parking.
- Smaller 8.8-inch screen and 14-speaker audio system versus the X4’s 12.3-inch and 16-speaker set-up.
X4
- Lower purchase price with the same 525-litre boot capacity.
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- 12.3-inch iDrive screen, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio and adaptive suspension.
- Its 249 hp, 350 Nm output is down on the Stelvio’s 276 hp and 400 Nm, making it 0.6 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- Passive cruise control rather than the Stelvio’s adaptive cruise control.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years for the Stelvio.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128 | RM406,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 525 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Stelvio & X4 for sale
Stelvio vs X4 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW X4 better?
The BMW X4 is the better-equipped and cheaper choice, with a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and auto parking. Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if its 276 hp output, 5.7-second sprint, adaptive cruise control and longer manufacturer warranty are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM73,328 more than the BMW X4: RM480,128 against RM406,800.
Which is faster, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or BMW X4?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is faster from 0-100 km/h, taking 5.7 seconds versus 6.3 seconds for the BMW X4. It also produces 276 hp and 400 Nm, compared with 249 hp and 350 Nm.