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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 183,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 367 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is somewhat lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,000
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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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