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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or SERES 5?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs SERES 5: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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SERES 5

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,203 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the SERES 5. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 30 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SERES 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 680 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 substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,111 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SERES 5 offers only slightly more boot space – 367 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries moderately more – 466 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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DS Automobiles DS 3
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
SERES
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