Alpine A290 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
The Mercedes-Benz EQC leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
GT +
No US price yet
37/100#217 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
EQC 400 4MATIC (Germany, 2021 base model)
1 of 3 versions
Germany · checked Feb 17, 2021 · media.mercedes-benz.com
38/100#214 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A290Alpine A290EQCMercedes-Benz EQC
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+10 kW· 10%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.5 s quicker· 34%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.2 cu ft· 53%
- Power- best on this row+166 kW· 124%
- Top speed- best on this row+13 mph· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Alpine A290 | Mercedes-Benz EQC |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version not named | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Alpine A290 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Alpine A290Mercedes-Benz EQC
Range
4753Charging
1910Performance
5488Practicality
4673
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Alpine A290
- WLTP
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 250 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQCEQC
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Alpine A290
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Ahead by
- 10 kW
Which is quicker?
Mercedes-Benz EQCEQC
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Alpine A290
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Ahead by
- 2.5 s
Where next
- Alpine A290Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Alpine A290 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (30)
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