© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.
To help make backing safer, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s cross-path warning system uses wide-angle radar in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.
Both the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the AMG GLC 63 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and available lane departure warning systems.
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s 2.9 turbo V6 produces 36 more horsepower (505 vs. 469) than the AMG GLC 63’s 4.0 turbo V8.
As tested in Car and Driver the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is faster than the Mercedes AMG GLC 63:
| Stelvio Quadrifoglio | AMG GLC 63 |
Zero to 60 MPH | 3.3 sec | 3.6 sec |
Zero to 100 MPH | 8.4 sec | 8.9 sec |
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start | 4.3 sec | 4.4 sec |
Passing 50 to 70 MPH | 2.6 sec | 3.1 sec |
Quarter Mile | 11.8 sec | 12 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile | 117 MPH | 115 MPH |
Top Speed | 176 MPH | 157 MPH |
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06On the EPA test cycle the Stelvio Quadrifoglio gets better fuel mileage than the AMG GLC 63:
| | | MPG |
Stevlio Quadrifoglio |
| AWD | 2.9 Turbo 6 cyl. | 17 city/23 hwy |
AMG GLC 63 |
| AWD | 4.0 Turbo V8 | 16 city/22 hwy |
An engine control system that can shut down half of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s fuel efficiency. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06The Stelvio Quadrifoglio offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio stops shorter than the AMG GLC 63:
| Stelvio Quadrifoglio | AMG GLC 63 | |
70 to 0 MPH | 155 feet | 159 feet | Car and Driver |
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.9% to 47.1%) than the AMG GLC 63’s (55.2% to 44.8%). This gives the Stelvio Quadrifoglio more stable handling and braking.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio handles at .95 G’s, while the AMG GLC 63 pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
For greater off-road capability the Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the AMG GLC 63 (7.9 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the Stelvio Quadrifoglio to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is quieter than the AMG GLC 63 (66 vs. 71 dB).
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has 2.4 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front shoulder room and .4 inches more rear headroom than the AMG GLC 63.
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a larger cargo volume than the AMG GLC 63 with its rear seat up (18.5 vs. 17.6 cubic feet).
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s cargo area is larger than the AMG GLC 63’s in almost every dimension:
| Stelvio Quadrifoglio | AMG GLC 63 |
Length to seat (2nd/1st) | 39.4”/72.5” | 36.6”/61.3” |
Max Width | 46.5” | n/a |
Min Width | 36.7” | 43.3” |
Height | 28” | n/a |
© 1999 - 2019 Advanta-STAR Automotive Research. All rights reserved. This vehicle comparison and all of the content in it are provided only by license from Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Corporation of America. If you are not a legally licensed user of this vehicle comparison, it is against federal law to access it, copy it, forward it or use it in any manner whatsoever. Any unauthorized use of this vehicle comparison is a violation of U.S. and international law and is punishable criminally and civilly. 6IUEX-0KENZ 45.55.47.189 2019/12/06In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer headlight washers.
On extremely cold winter days, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s standard (except w/Sparco Racing Seats) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The AMG GLC 63 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.
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