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Alpine A290 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or MG MG5?

Alpine A290 vs MG MG5: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG5 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,751 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 20 km more than the Alpine A290.

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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 Alpine A290 offers moderately more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is very slightly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries a bit more – 455 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 has the upper hand 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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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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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 MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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MG MG5

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
455 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
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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