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BMW i5 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Hongqi E-HS9?

BMW i5 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

BMW i5

  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW i5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,796 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 112 km more than the Hongqi E-HS9.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 offers marginally more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers somewhat more torque with 820 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

i5

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 i5 is clearly lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 490 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hongqi
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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