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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially 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:

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

Mercedes Vito Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,750 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 295 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

Vito Bus

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers noticeably more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is substantially faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers marginally more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is marginally lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 880 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 588 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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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
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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