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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes SL Class?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,624 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL 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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 456 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 900 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.

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is very slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 9 carries clearly more – 489 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 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

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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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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