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DS Automobiles N°7 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (375 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (40,900 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles N°7 or Mercedes Citan?

DS Automobiles N°7 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

DS Automobiles N°7

  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
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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.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,442 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°7 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 454 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers substantially more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers significantly more torque with 509 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 239 Nm more.

N°7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,556 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers marginally more boot space – 560 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries slightly more – 644 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
518 - 562 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the DS Automobiles N°7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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