Compare performance (130 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes C Class Wagon?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41900 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 520 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.50 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.
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 Mercedes C Class Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.90 s. That’s about 8.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is minimal lighter – 1651 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.
In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers a bit more room – 555 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Wagon evident takes the win – 565 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.
The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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.
The DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.
detailsThe Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.
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Price
41900 - 46100 £
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Price
42400 - 115300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.50 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
145 g/km
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1651 kg
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Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
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Trunk capacity
555 L
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Length
-
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Length
4751 - 4842 mm
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Width
1891 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1454 - 1494 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
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Payload
399 kg
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
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Torque
300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The DS Automobiles DS 7 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.