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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
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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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 113 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 14,260 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
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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
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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