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Alpine A290 vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Alpine A290 vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alpine A290 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,971 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 282 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

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 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 509 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring 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 BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is slightly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively 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.

from £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 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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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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The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Alpine
Brand
BMW
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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