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Mercedes EQS vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Hongqi E-HS9?

Mercedes EQS vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • moderately cheaper
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hongqi E-HS9 is moderately cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,349 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers significantly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 405 km more than the Hongqi E-HS9.

E-HS9

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 EQS offers barely more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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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, Mercedes EQS is marginally lighter – 2,550 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers substantially more boot space – 610 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 610 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS stands well ahead of its rival 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 £80,900
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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,926 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 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
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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