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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes S-Class?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 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 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,042 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

S-Class

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 Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 505 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 607 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

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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The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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