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Mercedes Citan vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Hongqi E-HS9?

Mercedes Citan vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,124 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is barely more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 235 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 551 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries clearly more – 644 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 comes out clearly 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.

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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
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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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