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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Alpine A390?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Alpine A390

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

N°7

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.

DS Automobiles N°7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,972 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°7 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 183 km more than the Alpine A390.

A390

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 Alpine A390 offers visibly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers visibly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

N°7

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 N°7 is visibly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers very slightly more boot space – 560 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries somewhat more – 562 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 shows a few small advantages 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 £40,900
N°7

DS Automobiles N°7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 375 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 734 km
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DS Automobiles N°7

Known commonly as the DS 7, this DS Automobiles model is a chic French compact SUV with bold, sculpted styling and a quietly luxurious cabin. It delivers a refined, comfortable ride and a premium feel through high-quality materials and thoughtful technology, appealing to buyers who want something distinctive from mainstream rivals.

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Alpine A390

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Alpine
Is the DS Automobiles N°7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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