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Mercedes GLE vs DS Automobiles N°8 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 49,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or DS Automobiles N°8?

Mercedes GLE vs DS Automobiles N°8: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles N°8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles N°8 is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,029 £.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 749 km, about 657 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 GLE offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 375 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the DS Automobiles N°8 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles N°8 is slightly lighter – 2,132 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers very slightly more boot space – 655 L compared to 621 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries clearly more – 675 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°8 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 £49,500
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DS Automobiles N°8

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 258 - 375 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 550 - 749 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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DS Automobiles N°8

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5 (1 Reviews)
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Sophal
8 Dec 2025, 05:26:40

Top quality, premium materials, top range. Apart from the horsepower figure, better than the Audi A6 in every respect.

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DS Automobiles N°8

Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
49,500 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
550 - 749 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 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
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,132 - 2,289 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 621 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
508 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
258 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
343 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
190 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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