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BMW X3 vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

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

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Alpine A390

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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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?

The Alpine A390 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alpine A390 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
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BMW X3

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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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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
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1600 - 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
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine

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What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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