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Mercedes S-Class vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Hongqi HS5?

Mercedes S-Class vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hongqi HS5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

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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 S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more boot space – 530 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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.

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S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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