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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or NIO ET7?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,937 £.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers substantially 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 substantially lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 876 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers a bit more boot space – 430 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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 £59,900
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NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 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
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 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
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
NIO
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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