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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (360 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 37700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

DS Automobiles DS 7

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: DS Automobiles DS 7 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs evident better – achieving up to 84 km, about 19 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 7.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a to a small extent edge – offering 421 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs slightly better – reaching 270 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: DS Automobiles DS 7 pulls minimal stronger with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1651 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers slight more room – 555 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs distinct better – up to 1750 L, which is about 380 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake to a small extent takes the win – 520 kg compared to 424 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the DS Automobiles DS 7 shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,900
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DS Automobiles DS 7

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.5 L
  • Electric Range : 50 - 65 km
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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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.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41900 - 59300 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
50 - 65 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
30 - 145 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1651 - 2002 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4593 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1891 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1625 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1750 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
398 - 424 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 360 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 235 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
300 - 520 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 265 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 7?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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