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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes G-Class?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 404 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

G-Class

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 Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is clearly 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 also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 644 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 clearly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 621 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers noticeably more boot space – 640 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries markedly more – 715 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is far ahead 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.

from £55,100
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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