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Aston Martin DBX vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Hongqi E-HS9?

Aston Martin DBX vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DBX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hongqi E-HS9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,290 £.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBX is somewhat lighter – 2,320 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more boot space – 491 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 491 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is barely 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 515 km
Aston Martin DBX
Hongqi E-HS9

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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Aston Martin DBX
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
323 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
710 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Hongqi
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