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Alpine A390 vs BMW iX3
Selected trimGT 400ch345 mi · 89 kWh · £61,390
Selected trim40Change trim395 mi · 82.6 kWh · £53,250
At a glance
In this comparison, Alpine A390 leads on city driving, while the BMW iX3 leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Alpine A390 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the BMW iX3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBMW
Alpine
5.2
BMW
6.2
Motorway RangeBMW
Alpine
6.6
BMW
7.8
Family
Alpine
7.7
BMW
8
Too close to call
ChargingBMW
Alpine
6.6
BMW
8.3
Cost Per MileBMW
Alpine
4
BMW
6.4
City DrivingAlpine
Alpine
4
BMW
3.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
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| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £61,390 | £53,250 (better) |
| Official range | 345 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 532 L (better) | 520 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | 21 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Alpine A390
BMW iX3
Length
Alpine A3904,615mm-167mm
BMW iX34,782mm
Width
Alpine A3901,885mm-10mm
BMW iX31,895mm
Height
Alpine A3901,532mm-103mm
BMW iX31,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,885 mm (better) | 1,895 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,093 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 11 m (better) | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 515 mm spare (better) | 505 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 4 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 532 L (better) | 520 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1750 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 58 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alpine A390
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
BMW iX3
- 395 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 300 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Uses 146 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alpine A390 GT 400ch |  BMW iX3 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.78m+167mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.90m+10mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.09m |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.64m+103mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.90m+106mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 532L (better) | 520L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1750L |
| Frunk | Not available | 58L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11m (better) | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,163kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 89kWh (better) | 82.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 345 mi | 395 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 190kW | 300kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £61,390 | £53,250 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 345 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 288 miles | 293 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | 21 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 190 kW | 300 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 146 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 89 kWh (better) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6 sec |
| Power | 294 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| Torque | 650 Nm (better) | 500 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Alpine A390
GT 400ch
BMW iX3
40
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alpine A390 GT 400ch
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant74%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist77%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - BMW iX3 40
Tested 2026
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alpine A390 worth the extra £8,140 over the BMW iX3?
The Alpine A390 costs £8,140 more than the BMW iX3. For that premium it adds 59 kW more power and a 2.1s quicker 0-62mph time. The BMW iX3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 miles more WLTP range and 110 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW iX3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Alpine A390 or the BMW iX3?
The BMW iX3 is £8,140 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW iX3 comes out roughly £8,220 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Alpine A390 and BMW iX3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 288 miles for the Alpine A390 and 293 miles for the BMW iX3 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 21-25 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alpine A390 or the BMW iX3?
The two are within 10 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 515 mm of total clearance for the Alpine A390 and about 505 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX3. The Alpine A390 also turns in a 1.1 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
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