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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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 DS 7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,710 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

DS 7

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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 DS 7 is somewhat lighter – 1,651 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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DS Automobiles DS 7

The DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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