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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,169 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 132,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 132,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,098 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers significantly more range – reaching up to 690 km, about 290 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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 Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 1,169 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 1,013 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 2,000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 1,740 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 2,535 kg. The difference is around 1,286 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers somewhat more boot space – 400 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 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 £132,600
AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 816 - 1,169 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 686 - 690 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

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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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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
132,600 - 168,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
686 - 690 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
816 - 1,169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
1,800 - 2,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
600 - 860 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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