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Hongqi H9 vs Mercedes C Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (60,000 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi H9 or Mercedes C Class Estate?

Hongqi H9 vs Mercedes C Class Estate: Key differences

Hongqi H9

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Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Mercedes C Class Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Hongqi H9 costs 60,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Estate uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi H9 with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

C Class Estate

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 Mercedes C Class Estate offers moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hongqi H9 takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers significantly more boot space – 490 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 490 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries visibly more – 565 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is clearly superior 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.

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C Class Estate

Mercedes C Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Hongqi H9

The Hongqi H9 asserts itself as a luxury sedan that seamlessly combines sophisticated design with opulent interior features, catering to those who appreciate grandeur and comfort. Characterized by a bold and elegant exterior, it commands the road with a presence that is both modern and majestic. Inside, occupants are treated to a lavish experience, with premium materials and advanced technology throughout, making every journey as pleasurable as possible.

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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,000 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
220 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
5,137 mm
Length
-
Width
1,904 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
230 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hongqi H9 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hongqi H9 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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