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Mercedes GLS vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Alpine A390?

Mercedes GLS

Alpine A390

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A390 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 38263 £.

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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 GLS has a evident edge – offering 634 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls slight stronger with 850 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 26 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Alpine A390 is distinct lighter – 2121 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers distinct more room – 532 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs evident better – up to 2400 L, which is about 757 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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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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
96100 - 208500 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Alpine

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Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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