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Mercedes G-Class vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Hongqi E-HS9?

Mercedes G-Class vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hongqi E-HS9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,023 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 8.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers barely more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 36 km more than the Mercedes G-Class.

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 G-Class offers only slightly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 494 Nm more.

G-Class

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, Mercedes G-Class is barely lighter – 2,485 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more boot space – 640 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 640 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries visibly more – 715 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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