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Alpine A390 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A390 or Mercedes V Class?

Alpine A390 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A390

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.

Mercedes V Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,693 £.

V 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 Alpine A390 offers significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers noticeably more torque with 824 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 324 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A390 is marginally lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 424 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

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Mercedes V Class

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,885 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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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