Mercedes S Class vs Hongqi H9 – Which one offers the better deal?

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.

Hongqi H9 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 60000 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 37175 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Hongqi H9 with 9.60 L. The difference is about 7.30 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class has a convincingly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 557 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Hongqi H9 takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hongqi H9 tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class pulls convincingly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1050 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hongqi H9 is slightly lighter – 1875 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers significantly more room – 550 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 550 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class noticeable takes the win – 730 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.