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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Alpine A390 comparison

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?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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.

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.

A390

Engine and Performance:

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.

E-Class Estate

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Alpine A390

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

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.

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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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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Alpine
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