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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • 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:

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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

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 CLE Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is clearly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 524 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries marginally more – 405 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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