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DS DS N°4 — Competitive Compare

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B
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
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B-segment cars roughly 4,000–4,400mm long. The Yaris, Note and Fit compete head to head. Hybrids are now the norm, and the Yaris exceeds 36 km/L in fuel economy.

Price (¥10K)
DS N°4
DS
DS N°4
All grades: ETOILE
A
Abarth
500e
All grades: Turismo
D
DS
DS 4
B
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW 1 Series
BMW
1 Series
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
All grades: A
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
ICE
HV
e-POWER
PHEV
EV
FCEV
Band = option price range
Specifications
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW
1 Series
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4415
3675
4415
4550
4360
4430–4455
Overall Width (mm)
1830
1685
1830
1800
1800
1800–1850
Overall Height (mm)
1495
1520
1495
1435–1450
1460
1410–1440
Wheelbase (mm)
2680
2320
2680
2670
2670
2730
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
5.5
5.1
5.5
5.5
5.5
5–5.4
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1490–1520
1360–1380
1470–1730
1490–1590
1460–1570
1400–1630
↓Gross Weight (kg)
1765–1795
1580–1600
1745–2005
1765–1865
1735–1845
1675–1905
Cargo Volume (L)
430
—
390–430
360–430
—
345–370
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (WLTC) (km/L)
19.8–20.1
—
16.4–21.2
12.6–21.1
12.5–21.2
11.1–19.2
Fuel Economy (JC08) (km/L)
—
—
16.2–22.6
19.9–25.7
20.1–24.9
18.5–20.4
EV Range (km)
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
1199
—
1498–1598
1498–1998
1498–1998
1331–1991
Max Power (kW)
100
—
96–132
110–221
110–221
100–310
Max Torque (N·m)
230
235
250–300
240–400
240–400
230–500
Front Motor (kW)
15
114
81
15
—
10
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
42
12
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
51
—
40–53
49
49
43–51
Fuel Type
Premium gasoline
—
Diesel / Premium gasoline
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FF
FF
FF
FF / 4WD
FF / 4WD
FF / 4WD
Transmission
6DCT
-
8AT
7DCT
7AT
7DCT / 8DCT
Front Suspension
—
—
—
—
MacPherson strut
—
Rear Suspension
—
—
—
—
Multi-link
—
Front Brake
—
—
—
—
Ventilated disc
—
Rear Brake
—
—
—
—
Disc
—
Tire Size
205/55R19
205/40R18
205/55R19
205/55R17 / 225/45R18
205/55R17 / 225/45R18
205/55R17 / 225/45R18 / 235/35R19 / 245/35R19
Wheel Size
19-inch
18-inch
19-inch
17-inch / 18-inch
17-inch / 18-inch
17-inch / 18-inch / 19-inch
Seating (seats)
5
4
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
165
—
165
145
160
105–125
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
How many owners chose each feature as a clincher, how many who passed said it was missing, and how many shoppers said it matters (shown from 5 people).
Equipment
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW
1 Series
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
Roof Rails
—
—
—
● STD
—
—
Power Liftgate
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
—
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic Roof
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Head-Up Display
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
● STD
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
● STD
Premium Interior Package
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
—
—
○ MOP
—
—
○ MOP
Power Driver Seat
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
Heated Front Seats
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
Ventilated Front Seats
—
—
—
—
—
—
Memory Seat
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
Zero-Gravity Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
360° Surround View Camera
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Traffic Sign Recognition
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Driver Attention Alert
—
—
—
—
—
—
Remote Parking
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Comfort
Wireless Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Auto Brake Hold
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
○ MOP
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Premium Audio System
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Display Audio (9"+)
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Connected Services
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
ETC 2.0
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Fast Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Cargo Area LED
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tonneau Cover
—
—
—
—
—
—
Vehicle-to-Home Power
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Full-Size Spare Tire
—
—
—
—
—
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW
1 Series
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
Base Price
¥6,440,000
¥6,450,000
¥5,750,000
¥5,560,000
¥5,210,000
¥5,980,000
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
¥6,440,000
¥6,450,000
¥5,750,000
¥5,560,000
¥5,210,000
¥5,980,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
DS N°4
Benchmark (0%)
500e
+0.2% overpriced
DS 4
−10.7% better value
2 Series Gran Coupé
−13.7% better value
1 Series
−19.1% better value
A-Class
−7.1% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorRoof Rails2 Series Gran Coupé onlySTD
ComfortHeated Steering Wheel2 Series Gran Coupé onlyMOP

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

User voices
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW
1 Series
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
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What clinched it for owners
Why people passed
Missing features
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How the price feels
What people said (excerpts)

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Data Sources
ModelSpec SourceEquipment SourcePrice SourceRetrievedNotes
DS DS N°4Kakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
Abarth 500eKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
DS DS 4Kakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
BMW 2 Series Gran CoupéKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
BMW 1 SeriesCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Mercedes-Benz A-ClassKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.

* Data on this site is based on information obtained from official manufacturer websites and may include some estimates. Please check each manufacturer's official site for the latest accurate information. Equipment "estimates" are reference values based on typical equipment trends for models in the same segment.