Compare performance (237 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Hongqi E-HS9?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes Vito Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,237 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 7.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 145 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is noticeably lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 682 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,390 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 602 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior 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.
The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
465 - 515 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
6 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
551 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
405 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Hongqi
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