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Mercedes SL Class vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Hongqi HS5?

Mercedes SL Class vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hongqi HS5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,709 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 1,080 Nm more.

SL 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.

Seats: Hongqi HS5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is only slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more boot space – 240 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries moderately more – 450 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is far ahead overall 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Hongqi HS5

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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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