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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes EQV?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQV

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,245 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQV. That’s a difference of about 11.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 36 km more than the Mercedes EQV.

EQV

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 EQV offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQV delivers markedly more torque with 365 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

DS 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes EQV offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 1,417 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers clearly more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 1,060 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries considerably more – 834 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 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
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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
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
637 - 834 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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