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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,710 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is slightly lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers barely more boot space – 615 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.

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E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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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