Alpine A290 vs MINI Aceman – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

MINI Aceman has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25500 £, while the Alpine A290 costs 33200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MINI Aceman: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Alpine A290 with 15.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.80 kWh.

As for range, the MINI Aceman performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 405 km, about 25 km more than the Alpine A290.

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 MINI Aceman has a slightly edge – offering 258 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 6.40 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Aceman performs somewhat better – 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 MINI Aceman pulls somewhat stronger with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Alpine A290 is to a small extent lighter – 1479 kg compared to 1720 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A290 offers barely noticeable more room – 326 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A290 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1106 L, which is about 101 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman somewhat takes the win – 530 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Our conclusion: The MINI Aceman proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MINI Aceman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.