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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes S-Class?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,517 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 282 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

S-Class

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 S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 479 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 590 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 194 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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