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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
51300 - 72400 £
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Price
57900 - 66900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
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Electric Range
88 km
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
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Curb weight
2121 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4755 mm
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Length
4615 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Width
1885 mm
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Height
1660 mm
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Height
1532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1643 L
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Payload
570 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 398 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
330 - 670 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
145 - 293 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Alpine
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The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.