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Alpine A390 vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A390 or Mercedes EQS?

Alpine A390 vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Alpine A390

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A390

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.

Alpine A390 is markedly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,059 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers significantly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 369 km more than the Alpine A390.

EQS

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 Mercedes EQS offers moderately more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers very slightly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 24 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 A390 is visibly lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers slightly more boot space – 610 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS leads convincingly 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.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
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Alpine A390
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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 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
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,885 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Alpine A390 have?

The Alpine A390 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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