DS DS N°8 E-Tense vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
How the DS DS N°8 E-Tense and the Mercedes-Benz GLC compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| DS DS N°8 E-Tense | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 466 mi | 443 mi |
| Usable battery | 97.2 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 13 kWh/100 km | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| DS DS N°8 E-Tense | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 309 mi | 293 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 443 mi | 421 mi |
| Highway | 364 mi | 345 mi |
| City | 503 mi | 478 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- DS DS N°8 E-Tense
- Further in winter
- DS DS N°8 E-Tense
- More efficient
- DS DS N°8 E-Tense
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the DS DS N°8 E-Tense or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
- On the EPA rating the DS DS N°8 E-Tense is rated 466 mi and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 443 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 309 mi from the DS DS N°8 E-Tense and 293 mi from the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.