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BMW i7 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (99,200 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Hongqi E-HS9?

BMW i7 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

BMW i7

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Hongqi E-HS9

  • considerably cheaper

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

i7

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.

Hongqi E-HS9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,604 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 109 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 i7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers markedly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

i7

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 i7 is only slightly lighter – 2,595 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is decisively 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 £99,200
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,200 - 157,200 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
101.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hongqi
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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