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Hongqi HS5 vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hongqi HS5 or Mercedes SL Class?

Hongqi HS5 vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Hongqi HS5

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

HS5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hongqi HS5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,709 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 1,080 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hongqi HS5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is very slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more boot space – 240 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries slightly more – 450 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is far ahead 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.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Hongqi HS5

The Hongqi HS5 exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication, combining elegant design with a comfortable and high-quality interior. As part of Hongqi's pursuit of excellence, this SUV offers a refined driving experience characterized by smooth handling and advanced technology features. With its striking presence on the road, the Hongqi HS5 makes an undeniable statement of style and prestige.

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Hongqi HS5
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
240 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
64 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,760 mm
Length
-
Width
1,907 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
204 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hongqi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hongqi HS5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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