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MG MG4 vs Alpine A390 – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 or Alpine A390?

MG MG4

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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.

MG MG4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30500 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 27309 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MG MG4: with 16.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the Alpine A390 performs a bit better – achieving up to 555 km, about 105 km more than the MG MG4.

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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 Alpine A390 has a convincingly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the MG MG4 takes 7.10 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the MG MG4 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls clearly stronger with 824 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 574 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, MG MG4 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1635 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 486 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers evident more room – 532 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG MG4 performs slight better – up to 1765 L, which is about 122 L more than the Alpine A390.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A390 proves to be is largely superior 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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MG MG4

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The MG4 is a sprightly electric hatch that marries bold, modern looks with genuinely useful practicality, making it a great everyday companion for city and weekend life alike. Inside it surprises with a smart, user-friendly cabin and an engaging drive that delivers more personality than you might expect for the price.

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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
30500 - 36500 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
330 - 450 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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49 - 61.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1635 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 363 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4287 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1836 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1504 - 1516 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1165 - 1765 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
389 - 449 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 204 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 150 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
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Alpine

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What drivetrain options does the MG MG4 have?

The MG MG4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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