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Alpine A390 vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A390 or Mercedes SL Class?

Alpine A390 vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Alpine A390

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A390

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A390 is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,847 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 539 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

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 Mercedes SL Class offers substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 596 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.

Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more boot space – 532 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries markedly more – 484 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 is far ahead 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.

from £57,900
A390

Alpine A390

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 - 470 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 497 - 551 km
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Alpine A390

The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,885 mm
Width
1,915 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
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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