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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Bentley Flying Spur?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

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 9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 125,777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 34 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers visibly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

DS 9

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 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is visibly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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Bentley Flying Spur

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Bentley
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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