Current
- Range
- 310 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Hatchback · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAlpine A290 Electric vs MG Marvel R
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Archive
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- DC charging
- 81 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.9 s
SUV · RWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Alpine A290 Electric
92
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
MG Marvel R
93
/100
| Score category | A · A290 Electric | B · Marvel R |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 85/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 97/100 Leads | 91/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 88/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 94/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 77/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 80/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Alpine A290 Electric | B Reference model MG Marvel R |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 310 km | 365 km Better |
| Useable battery | 52 kWh | 70 kWh |
| Efficiency | 168 Wh/km Better | 192 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 326 km | 344 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 81 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 29.0 min Better | 36.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes Better | No |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 326 L | 507 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,554 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s Better | 7.9 s |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 500 kg | 750 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | Not available |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes Better | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Archive |
| Available from | July 2024 | October 2021 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 4 stars | 4 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Alpine A290 Electric | B MG Marvel R |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €38,700 | Not listed |
| Country Netherlands | From €36,600 | Not listed |
| Country United Kingdom | From £29,750 | Not listed |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Alpine A290 Electric trims
-
A290 Electric 180 hp
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 310 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
A290 Electric 220 hp
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 305 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
MG Marvel R trims
-
Marvel R
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2025
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Marvel R Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2025
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
A290 Electric vs Marvel R — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Alpine A290 Electric or MG Marvel R?
Alpine A290 Electric has an estimated 310 km of mixed-condition range and MG Marvel R has 365 km. That gives MG Marvel R a 55 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Alpine A290 Electric or MG Marvel R?
Alpine A290 Electric is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and MG Marvel R at 81 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Alpine A290 Electric or MG Marvel R?
Alpine A290 Electric and MG Marvel R are effectively tied at 92/100 and 93/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A290 Electric and MG Marvel R?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.