Mercedes GLC vs Hongqi E-HS9 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 GLC has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68600 £. That’s a price difference of around 18240 £.

As for range, the Hongqi E-HS9 performs significantly better – achieving up to 515 km, about 387 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a slightly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Hongqi E-HS9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC pulls evident stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

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 evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLC is significantly lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2705 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more room – 620 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 620 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC evident takes the win – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLC proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.