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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes V Class?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,187 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

V 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 V Class offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 634 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 466 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is far ahead 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

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