Compare performance (601 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Alpine A390?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Alpine A390 is barely cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,628 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 51 km more than the Alpine A390.
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 BMW i5 Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers marginally more torque with 824 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 4 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, 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 i5 Touring offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.
The BMW i5 Touring 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 i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly 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
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
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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
0 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
Estate
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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
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 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
535 - 560 kg
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
340 - 601 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 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
430 - 820 Nm
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Alpine
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