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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,130 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 291 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

DS 3

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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 651 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more boot space – 615 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, 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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