DS N°8 vs IM L6 (智己L6)
The IM L6 (智己L6) leads on 0–62 mph. The DS N°8 leads on cargo space.
SUV
DS N°8 PALLAS FWD 230 hp
France · checked Oct 23, 2026 · dsautomobiles.fr
71/100#92 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
L6 Max · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 21, 2026 · immotors.com
71/100#91 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
N°8DS N°8L6 (智己L6)IM L6 (智己L6)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s quicker· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.8 cu ft· 36%
- Power- best on this row+47 kW· 28%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+79 lb-ft· 31%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS N°8 | IM L6 (智己L6) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS N°8 if
Score by category
out of 100
DS N°8IM L6 (智己L6)
Range
85- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
4054Performance
5079Practicality
8667
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- DS N°8
- WLTP
- IM L6 (智己L6)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
IM L6 (智己L6)L6 (智己L6)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- IM L6 (智己L6)
- DS N°8
- IM L6 (智己L6)
- Ahead by
- 2.1 s
Where next
- DS N°8Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- IM L6 (智己L6)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
DS N°8 vs
Where the numbers come from
10 sources
Every source link (13)
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=HPJ72J
- https://www.cev-pc.or.jp/hojo/pdf/R7ho/R7ho_meigaragotojougen_3.pdf
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KSK47L
- https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/ds/press/ds-n08-the-invitation-to-electric-travel-is-available-to-order
- https://www.dsautomobiles.co.uk/models/dsn8-electric.html
- https://a4.myautoworld.com/2025-ds-n8/
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/ds-automobiles/n8/1generation/337926/
- https://www.dsautomobiles.fr/modeles-ds/dsn8.html
- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/ds/n%C2%B08/1213/
- https://www.dsautomobiles.fr/content/dam/ds/france/pdf/oct26/Tarifs_et_CT_N8_Octobre_2026.pdf
- https://www.dsautomobiles.fr/modeles-ds/dsn8/offres.html
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2026/art_421a049da25f4b088bdb18a20fa8a690.html
- https://www.immotors.com/website/vehicle_config/l6