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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 716 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

CLA Coupe

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers very slightly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers marginally more torque with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries marginally more – 489 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly superior overall 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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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:44:45

A car with a unique line — the shooting brake finally gets a sporty rear and a roomy trunk.

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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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