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Alpine A290 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Alpine A290 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 179,829 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 347 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

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 McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 482 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 420 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is barely lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 56 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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Alpine A290
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 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
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Alpine
Brand
McLaren
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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