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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Mercedes GLS?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 149,338 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 7 uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 504 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is considerably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 1,049 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 695 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 296 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,900
DS 7

DS Automobiles DS 7

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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