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Mercedes GLS vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (96,100 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Hongqi E-HS9?

Mercedes GLS vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly cheaper

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

GLS

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 96,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,553 £.

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 GLS offers slightly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLS is barely lighter – 2,550 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers significantly more boot space – 355 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries visibly more – 695 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS is decisively 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.

from £96,100
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L/100km
Mercedes GLS
Hongqi E-HS9

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Mercedes GLS
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
96,100 - 208,500 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,825 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,208 - 5,233 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,782 - 1,838 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
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