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BMW Z4 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Alpine A390?

BMW Z4 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

BMW Z4

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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Alpine A390

  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Z4

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 Z4 is markedly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,400 £.

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers clearly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 324 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is substantially lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers substantially more boot space – 532 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 251 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries considerably more – 484 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 stands well ahead of its rival 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 Z4
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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 Z4
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
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Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Alpine
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