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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly 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:

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

Mercedes CLE Convertible is very slightly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,872 £.

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

CLE Convertible

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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers barely more torque with 560 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 40 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 marginally lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries moderately more – 489 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, 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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