Global EV Comparison: Mini Cooper E vs Alpine A290 180 hp vs BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
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 | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | France | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €32900 | €38700 | €26690 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30999 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 307 km | 380 km | 310 km |
| Range (GCC) | 262 km | 323 km | 264 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 40.7 kWh | 55 kWh | 46 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 36.6 kWh | 52 kWh | 43.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7.16 km/kWh | 6.21 km/kWh | 6.11 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.5 | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 70 kW | 100 kW | 85 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
Performance
| Property | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | EESM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 135 kW | 130 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 181 hp | 174 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.4 s | 9.1 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3858 mm | 3997 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1967 mm | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1756 mm | 1823 mm | 1720 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1512 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2526 mm | 2534 mm | 2500 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Mini Cooper E | Alpine A290 180 hp | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1500 kg | 1479 kg | 1390 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 200 l | 326 l | 308 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 800 l | 1106 l | 1037 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 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 |