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BMW X3 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Alpine A390?

BMW X3 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • to a small extent cheaper
  • minimal lighter
  • hardly perceptible more trunk space

Alpine A390

  • slightly more power
  • convincingly more electric range
  • a bit quicker from 0–100 km/h

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

X3

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 X3 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6600 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 555 km, about 467 km more than the BMW X3.

A390

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 Alpine A390 has a slightly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs slightly better – 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: Alpine A390 pulls somewhat stronger with 824 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm difference.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW X3 is minimal lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers hardly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 57 L more than the Alpine A390.

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.

BMW X3
Alpine A390

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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
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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 X3
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.