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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Hongqi E-HS9?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • barely more power
  • considerably more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,625 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 414 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers barely more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 480 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 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
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hongqi
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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