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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Bentley Flying Spur?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is clearly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

DS 4

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 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 772 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers only slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
442 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Bentley
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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