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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Maserati Grecale?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,659 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Grecale

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 Maserati Grecale offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is somewhat lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries considerably more – 690 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 291 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale stands well ahead of its rival 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 11.2 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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Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Maserati
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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