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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Maserati Quattroporte?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 113,509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is markedly faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers somewhat more boot space – 530 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 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 £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Maserati
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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