Compare performance (392 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Alpine A390?
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.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,657 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A390 offers moderately more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers visibly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 174 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers slightly more boot space – 532 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.
When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries only slightly more – 484 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
The Alpine A390 holds a decisive overall lead 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 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
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.
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Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 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 - 20.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
497 - 551 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,885 mm
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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
480 kg
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 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
135 - 288 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
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Alpine
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