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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes C Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes C Class Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes C Class Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,098 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Estate uses 4.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

C Class Estate

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 Mercedes C Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 490 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Estate 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.

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C Class Estate

Mercedes C Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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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 C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
Mercedes C Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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