Compare performance (218 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,671 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 298 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 470 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.
The Alpine A290 is barely ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
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Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
BMW
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