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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Bentley Continental Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Bentley Continental Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Bentley Continental Coupe

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 163,440 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

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 Bentley Continental Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 393 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 358 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Coupe carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Bentley Continental Coupe

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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Bentley
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