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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or Porsche Panamera?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Porsche Panamera

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly 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:

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

DS Automobiles DS 7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers significantly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 652 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 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 a bit lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers moderately more boot space – 555 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 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
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Porsche
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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