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DS Automobiles N°7 vs BMW iX3 comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 469 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 54,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or BMW iX3?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs BMW iX3: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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BMW iX3

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

N°7

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 N°7 is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,900 £ , while the BMW iX3 costs 54,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles N°7. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 805 km, about 71 km more than the DS Automobiles N°7.

iX3

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 BMW iX3 offers visibly more power – delivering 469 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX3 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles N°7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX3 delivers clearly more torque with 645 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 136 Nm more.

N°7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°7 is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles N°7 carries a bit more – 562 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 holds a slight edge 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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Nice range, fast charging and… bidirectional charging!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
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
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
635 - 805 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
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
465 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
320 - 469 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
500 - 645 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
235 - 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
BMW
Is the DS Automobiles N°7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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