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DS N°4 vs Omoda E5 (2024-2025)
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
Selected trimComfort · 2024-25Change trim257 mi · 61 kWh · £33,055
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°4 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Omoda E5 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°4 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Omoda E5 (2024-2025) if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°4 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
DS
5.7
Omoda
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDS
DS
4.7
Omoda
3.7
FamilyOmoda
DS
5.1
Omoda
5.7
Charging
DS
2.9
Omoda
3.1
Too close to call
Cost Per MileDS
DS
7.7
Omoda
4.1
City Driving
DS
6.3
Omoda
6.4
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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DS N°4
Omoda E5
Length
DS N°44,400mm-24mm
Omoda E54,424mm
Width
DS N°41,830mm
Omoda E51,830mm
Height
DS N°41,470mm-118mm
Omoda E51,588mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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People & luggage
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How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°4
- At 4,400 mm, shorter than 100% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.8 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of saloon EVs in our database.
Omoda E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |  Omoda E5 Comfort (2024-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.40m | 4.42m+24mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.83m |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.59m+118mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.63m-45mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 390L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1240L (better) | 1075L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,867kg | 1,710kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61.9kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 279 mi (better) | 257 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 120kW (better) | 80kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | £33,055 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | £33,055 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024–2025 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS | Omoda E5Comfort (2024-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 279 miles (better) | 257 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 232 miles (better) | 194 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 120 kW (better) | 80 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 160 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.3 kWh | 60 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Comfort (2024-25)
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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Buying options
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DS N°4
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Omoda E5
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- £20,5712025Car360View
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°4 worth the extra £3,940 over the Omoda E5?
The DS N°4 costs £3,940 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 40 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°4 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £3,940 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £3,820 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°4 and Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 232 miles for the DS N°4 and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°4 goes roughly 38 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°4 or the Omoda E5?
The two are within 0 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the DS N°4 and about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°4 or the Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°4 and 90% for the Omoda E5. That gives the Omoda E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Omoda E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the DS N°4's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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