Compare performance (585 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.
Mercedes E-Class Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,225 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 442 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.
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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers moderately more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers barely more torque with 824 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 74 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is somewhat lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers somewhat more boot space – 615 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.
The Alpine A390 is decisively ahead 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 E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.
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
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 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
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 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
540 - 645 kg
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
320 - 750 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
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Alpine
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