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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Alpine A390 comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Alpine A390: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Alpine A390

  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

3 Series Saloon

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.

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.

A390

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 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.

3 Series Saloon

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Alpine A390

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

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.

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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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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine
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