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Alpine A290 vs Porsche Panamera – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Alpine A290 or Porsche Panamera fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 66600 £.

As for range, the Alpine A290 performs clearly better – achieving up to 380 km, about 283 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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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 Porsche Panamera has a decisively edge – offering 782 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs convincingly better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 155 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Alpine A290 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Alpine A290 is noticeable lighter – 1479 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers distinct more room – 494 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1385 L, which is about 279 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Panamera shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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Alpine A290

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The Alpine A290 embodies a thrilling blend of modern design and exhilarating performance, capturing the spirit of the brand's racing heritage. With its agile handling and responsive drive, this compact vehicle promises an engaging experience both on the road and the track. Inside, it features a driver-focused cockpit that seamlessly integrates technology and comfort, making every journey an adventure.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of luxury and performance in the automotive world. With its sleek design and powerful engine, it offers an exhilarating driving experience that is hard to rival. Inside, the Panamera boasts a meticulously crafted interior with top-of-the-line materials, ensuring comfort and sophistication on every journey.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33200 - 39600 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1479 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
3997 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1823 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1512 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
471 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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