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Mercedes SL Class vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Mercedes SL Class vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 388 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 660 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class 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 Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 1,160 Nm more.

SL Class

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 561 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries somewhat more – 466 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is decisively ahead 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
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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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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Mercedes SL Class
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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