Compare performance (218 HP vs 843 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 97200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Alpine A290 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 97200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64040 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A290 performs significantly better – achieving up to 380 km, about 369 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé.
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 Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé has a clearly edge – offering 843 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 625 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé performs convincingly better – reaching 316 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 146 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé pulls clearly stronger with 1470 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1170 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Alpine A290 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Alpine A290 is noticeable lighter – 1554 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 486 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers evident more room – 461 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé evident takes the win – 510 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé shows itself to be edges out slightly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.
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Price
33200 - 39600 £
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Price
97200 - 182100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.5 - 12.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
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Electric Range
11 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
215 - 287 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
73 - 80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1554 kg
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Curb weight
2040 - 2380 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
335 - 461 L
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Length
3990 mm
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Length
5054 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Width
1953 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Height
1447 - 1455 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1106 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
380 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
389 - 843 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
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Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
270 - 316 km/h
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1470 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
286 - 620 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
2999 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.