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Maserati MC20 Coupe vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (210,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati MC20 Coupe or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Maserati MC20 Coupe vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MC20 Coupe

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 DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 180,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

DS 3

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 Maserati MC20 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 474 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

MC20 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,469 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more boot space – 350 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries noticeably more – 466 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
Maserati MC20 Coupe
DS Automobiles DS 3

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Maserati MC20 Coupe

The Maserati MC20 is a siren-song of Italian drama — sleek, sculpted and built to provoke a grin every time you slide behind the wheel. It pairs exotic looks and an intoxicating soundtrack with razor-sharp handling, though its focused nature makes it more of a weekend indulgence than a grocery-run companion.

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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Maserati MC20 Coupe
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
210,000 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
261 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
100 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,669 mm
Length
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Width
1,965 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
321 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
630 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
325 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
730 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
463 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Maserati
Brand
DS Automobiles
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