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BMW 7 Series vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Alpine A390?

BMW 7 Series vs Alpine A390: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Alpine A390

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A390 is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,914 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 471 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

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Engine and Performance:

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 BMW 7 Series offers somewhat more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers only slightly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 24 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Alpine A390 is very slightly lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
BMW 7 Series
Alpine A390

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving 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 7 Series
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine
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