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Alpine A290 vs MG Cyberster comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 510 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or MG Cyberster?

Alpine A290 vs MG Cyberster: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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MG Cyberster

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A290 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the MG Cyberster costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,534 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the MG Cyberster. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Cyberster offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 507 km, about 127 km more than the Alpine A290.

Cyberster

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 MG Cyberster offers clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Cyberster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Cyberster delivers substantially more torque with 725 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 425 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 clearly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more boot space – 326 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries considerably more – 396 kg compared to 150 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG Cyberster is slightly 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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Cyberster

MG Cyberster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 510 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 507 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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4.6 (2 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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MG Cyberster

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MG Cyberster

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
55,700 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
443 - 507 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
150 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
340 - 510 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
475 - 725 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
250 - 375 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
MG
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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