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Mercedes VLE vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Hongqi E-HS9?

Mercedes VLE vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes VLE is very slightly cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 853 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 192 km more than the Hongqi E-HS9.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi E-HS9 is barely lighter – 2,705 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more boot space – 795 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 795 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries visibly more – 711 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 236 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,999 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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