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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 193,633 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 MC20 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers significantly more boot space – 555 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 7 carries markedly more – 399 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 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 £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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6 Jul 2026, 11:02:48

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

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Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
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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