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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 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 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Marco Polo offers markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 240 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead 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 £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
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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