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Hongqi E-HS9 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (68,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi E-HS9 or Maserati Ghibli?

Hongqi E-HS9 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-HS9

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,185 £.

Ghibli

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 visibly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers somewhat more torque with 670 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

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, Maserati Ghibli is noticeably lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more boot space – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 stands out in the key areas 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
Hongqi E-HS9
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Hongqi E-HS9
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
4,971 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
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Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
551 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
670 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
405 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Maserati
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