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Alpine A290 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Mercedes AMG GT?

Alpine A290 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter

Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,333 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 369 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,120 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, Alpine A290 is a bit lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries significantly more – 396 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 holds a decisive overall lead 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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The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,990 mm
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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