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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Maserati Levante?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 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 Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,959 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 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, DS Automobiles DS 7 is noticeably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 514 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers only slightly more boot space – 580 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries visibly more – 615 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Levante 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 £93,900
Levante

Maserati Levante

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.7 - 12.1 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 Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 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
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
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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