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BMW 1 Series vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Hongqi E-HS9?

BMW 1 Series vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 1 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,210 £.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is substantially lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers clearly more boot space – 380 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is far ahead overall 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 £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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