Compare performance (530 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Alpine A390?
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.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,915 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 555 km, about 454 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers somewhat more torque with 824 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 124 Nm more.
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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 546 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers very slightly more boot space – 532 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.
The Alpine A390 is decisively ahead 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.
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,615 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,885 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
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Height
1,532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Alpine
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