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Mercedes GLS vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ 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

  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,095 £.

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers markedly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 80 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 – 2,580 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 125 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 substantially more – 820 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 holds a solid overall lead 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 £68,600
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
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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