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Alpine A290 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Alpine A290 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,461 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 271 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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 clearly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more boot space – 615 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.

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E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 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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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,880 mm
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
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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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