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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs XPeng P7 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 473 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or XPeng P7?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs XPeng P7: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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XPeng P7

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the XPeng P7 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,537 £.

P7

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 XPeng P7 offers clearly more power – delivering 473 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 343 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the XPeng P7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7 delivers clearly more torque with 757 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 457 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,020 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng P7 offers barely more boot space – 440 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng P7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,500
P7

XPeng P7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 276 - 473 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 505 - 576 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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XPeng P7

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SvenP
15 Jul 2026, 15:50:04

xpeng p7i is overall more practical - it's just not available with 1000 hp - but in the Performance variant 470+ hp are enough, and many gimmicks are better implemented on the P7i

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14 Dec 2025, 06:11:35

Awesome car. I have the P7 Performance with the Premium package in black and am very satisfied!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
42,500 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
505 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
82.7 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,020 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,888 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,896 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
442 kg
Payload
430 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
276 - 473 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
440 - 757 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
203 - 348 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
XPeng
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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