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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or DS Automobiles DS 7?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

DS 7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is marginally lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers moderately more boot space – 555 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 495 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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