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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or BMW 1 Series?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • moderately more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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.

BMW 1 Series is slightly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

1 Series

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 BMW 1 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 1 Series is a bit faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is barely lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 105 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries slightly more – 510 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is decisively ahead 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 £28,800
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
28,800 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,361 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 226 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
BMW
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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