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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes EQT?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • very slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQT

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  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes EQT is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,148 £.

EQT

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is a bit lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries markedly more – 531 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQT 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 £27,800
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Mercedes EQT

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 - 278 km
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Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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