Alpine A290 vs MG S5 EV
The Alpine A290 leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The MG S5 EV leads on fast-charge peak.
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37/100#217 of 281 · Everyday
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Comfort Standard Range 49kWh
Finland · checked Oct 23, 2026 · cdn.mgmotor.eu
37/100#218 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A290Alpine A290S5 EVMG S5 EV
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+25 mi· 12%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 20%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s quicker· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.5 cu ft· 39%
- Power- best on this row+9 kW· 7%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Alpine A290 | MG S5 EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Alpine A290 if
Score by category
out of 100
Alpine A290MG S5 EV
Range
4732Charging
1927Performance
5446Practicality
4666
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Alpine A290A290
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- WLTP
- MG S5 EV
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 25 mi
Which charges faster?
MG S5 EVS5 EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- MG S5 EV
- Alpine A290
- MG S5 EV
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
Alpine A290A290
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- MG S5 EV
- Ahead by
- 0.6 s
Where next
- Alpine A290Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Alpine A290 vs
Where the numbers come from
10 sources
Every source link (15)
- https://www.drivingelectric.com/alpine/a290/prices-specs/107023/160kw-gts-52kwh-5dr-auto
- https://media.alpinecars.com/alpine-a290-orders-now-being-taken-and-prices-for-france/?lang=fra
- https://cdn.group.renault.com/alp/uk/pdf/brochures/UK_Brochure_Alpine_A290.pdf.asset.pdf/c5d88a89aa.pdf
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/alpine/a290/1generation/335861/
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/electric-performance.html
- https://news.euroncap.com/safercars/choose-a-car/alpine-a290---euro-ncap-2024-results---4-stars/s/242efca3-82df-4a47-9696-325d0c9f280e
- https://assets.adac.de/image/upload/Autodatenbank/Autotest/AT6498-alpine-a290-gts/alpine-a290-gts.pdf
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/dimensions.html
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/page-comparator.html
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KLG12H
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KKB77L
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2025/art_53ba931d5fb841da805ce4e2dc4b0db8.html
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=HNL11G
- https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/files/EU-Brochure-MGS5EV-Sept-2025_compressed.pdf
- https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/files/MGS5_Hinnasto_2025-07-22.pdf