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BMW 3 Series Touring vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or DS Automobiles DS 7?

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

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 865 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

DS 7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably 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 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

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

3 Series Touring

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 Touring is marginally lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries clearly more – 520 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 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
430 - 520 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 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 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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