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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or Porsche Panamera?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,269 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 303 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 740 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 1,960 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers visibly more boot space – 494 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Porsche
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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