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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Maserati Levante?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Maserati Levante

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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 9

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,801 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers a bit more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Levante is marginally faster – reaching 264 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is somewhat lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers somewhat more boot space – 580 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries markedly more – 615 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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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

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Maserati Levante

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Maserati
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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