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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • moderately more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,881 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 190 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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly superior 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 £29,500
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
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 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
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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