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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,565 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 7

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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers visibly more boot space – 555 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
BMW
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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