Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort vs Alpine A290 180 hp vs Mini Cooper SE
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | France | - Country of Manufacture |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €26690 | €38700 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €15850 |
| GCC Score | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 183 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 310 km | 380 km | 234 km |
| Range (GCC) | 264 km | 323 km | 185 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 46 kWh | 55 kWh | 32.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 43.2 kWh | 52 kWh | 28.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 15.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.11 km/kWh | 6.21 km/kWh | 6.4 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.7 | 6.4 | 5.5 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 85 kW | 100 kW | 49 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | EESM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 115 kW | 130 kW | 135 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 154 hp | 174 hp | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s | 7.4 s | 7.3 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990 mm | 3997 mm | 3850 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1970 mm | 2020 mm | 1967 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1720 mm | 1823 mm | 1727 mm |
| Height | 1590 mm | 1512 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2534 mm | 2495 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | Alpine A290 180 hp | Mini Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1390 kg | 1479 kg | 1440 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 308 l | 326 l | 211 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1037 l | 1106 l | 731 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
