Ford Mustang Mach-E vs DS Automobiles N°8 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Ford Mustang Mach-E has a hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48400 £, while the DS Automobiles N°8 costs 49500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1029 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the DS Automobiles N°8: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Ford Mustang Mach-E with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.

As for range, the DS Automobiles N°8 performs a touch better – achieving up to 749 km, about 149 km more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E has a noticeably edge – offering 487 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the DS Automobiles N°8 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Mustang Mach-E performs hardly any better – reaching 200 km/h, while the DS Automobiles N°8 tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 441 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the DS Automobiles N°8 is slight lighter – 2132 kg compared to 2161 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles N°8 offers a touch more room – 621 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles N°8 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1553 L, which is about 133 L more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles N°8 slightly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

All in all, the Ford Mustang Mach-E shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.