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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 109,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Lexus LM?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Lexus LM: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lexus LM

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LM offers markedly more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

DS 7

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: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is substantially lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 694 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers substantially more boot space – 555 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 445 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly superior 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 £41,900
DS 7

DS Automobiles DS 7

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 L/100km
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Reviews DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Sylwiusz
6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

Great car, quiet, very comfortable. Good promotional price.

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The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
110 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lexus
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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