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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or NIO EL8?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs NIO EL8: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,135 £.

EL8

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 NIO EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 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 NIO EL8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 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: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 7 is considerably lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 962 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
NIO
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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