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Alpine A290 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Alpine A290 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A290 is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 295,114 £.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 552 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Alpine A290 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is markedly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers visibly more boot space – 326 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible carries only slightly more – 420 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,200
A290

Alpine A290

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 177 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 364 - 380 km
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Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 brings Alpine's racing-bred spirit to the road with taut handling, razor-sharp steering and a compact, cheeky silhouette that's impossible to ignore. It's a car for drivers who want pure fun rather than family practicality — a playful, stylish pocket rocket that makes every back road feel like a racetrack and hands out smiles with the key.

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Reviews Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
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Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
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Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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