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Alpine A290 vs MG Marvel R comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or MG Marvel R?

Alpine A290 vs MG Marvel R: Key differences

Alpine A290

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the MG Marvel R costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,106 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the MG Marvel R. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Marvel R offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 22 km more than the Alpine A290.

Marvel R

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 MG Marvel R offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG Marvel R is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R delivers significantly more torque with 665 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 365 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 slightly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG Marvel R offers barely more boot space – 357 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG Marvel R offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,396 L, about 290 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, the MG Marvel R carries somewhat more – 478 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG Marvel R is clearly superior overall 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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Marvel R

MG Marvel R

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 288 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 370 - 402 km
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Alpine A290

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Reviews Alpine A290

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MG Marvel R

The MG Marvel R combines striking, futuristic styling with a surprisingly spacious, gadget-packed cabin, giving shoppers a sharply styled electric alternative that punches above its price. It may not carry luxury-badge prestige, but it delivers honest daily usability and enough charisma to tempt buyers who want electric flair without the premium tax.

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Reviews MG Marvel R

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Robin Prins
21 Feb 2026, 06:26:34

Nice-handling SUV. Steers much more sharply than my previous SUV, a Lynk & Co 01. Has almost the same options as the Lynk. I wanted fully electric, though. The Marvel has a realistic range. So far it has never shown the WLTP figure of 402. But whatever it shows, it achieves. And I've experienced that very differently before (Lynk & Co 01 and Mazda MX-30). In short, a very good, comfortable EV. Downsides: abrupt steering corrections and annoying warning beeps. These can be switched off, but you have to do it every time. It's also a shame that the otherwise great navigation has no Dutch voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
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
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
357 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,674 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,919 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
453 - 478 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,021
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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