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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Bentley Flying Spur?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • 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 7

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 7 is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 138,935 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

DS 7

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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is significantly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 251 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 41 km
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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Bentley
Is the DS Automobiles DS 7 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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