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Alpine A390 vs Smart #5
Selected trimGT 400ch345 mi · 89 kWh · £61,390
At a glance
In this comparison, Alpine A390 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Smart #5 leads on value for money and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Alpine A390 if...
- 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 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Alpine A390 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueSmart
Alpine
5.2
Smart
6.4
Motorway RangeAlpine
Alpine
6.6
Smart
2.7
FamilySmart
Alpine
7.7
Smart
9
ChargingAlpine
Alpine
6.6
Smart
5
Cost Per MileAlpine
Alpine
4
Smart
1.6
City DrivingAlpine
Alpine
4
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Alpine A390
GT 400ch
- 57 miles more WLTP range
- 40 kW faster rapid charging
- 44 kW more power
- 3.0s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £61,390 | £39,800 (better) |
| Official range | 345 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Boot space | 532 L | 630 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Alpine A390
Smart #5
Length
Alpine A3904,615mm-80mm
Smart #54,695mm
Width
Alpine A3901,885mm-35mm
Smart #51,920mm
Height
Alpine A3901,532mm-173mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,885 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Turning circle | 11 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 515 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 4 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 532 L | 630 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1530 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alpine A390
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alpine A390 GT 400ch |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.70m+80mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.92m+35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.71m+173mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.79m | 2.90m+110mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 190mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 532L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1530L |
| Frunk | Not available | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,163kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 89kWh (better) | 76kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 345 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 190kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £61,390 | £39,800 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 345 miles (better) | 288 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 288 miles (better) | 202 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 190 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 89 kWh (better) | 76 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 294 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Torque | 650 Nm (better) | 373 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Alpine A390
GT 400ch
Smart #5
Pro
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Alpine A390
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Prices & deals
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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 - Smart #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Alpine A390GT 400ch | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
Buying options
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Alpine A390
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Smart #5
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alpine A390 worth the extra £21,590 over the Smart #5?
The Alpine A390 costs £21,590 more than the Smart #5. For that premium it adds 57 miles more WLTP range, 40 kW faster peak rapid charging and 44 kW more power. The Smart #5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 98 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Alpine A390 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Alpine A390 or the Smart #5?
The Smart #5 is £21,590 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Smart #5 comes out roughly £21,470 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 Smart #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 288 miles for the Alpine A390 and 202 miles for the Smart #5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Alpine A390 goes roughly 86 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alpine A390 or the Smart #5?
The Alpine A390 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Smart #5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 515 mm of total clearance for the Alpine A390 and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alpine A390 or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alpine A390 and 90% for the Smart #5. That gives the Smart #5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Smart #5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Alpine A390's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .