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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (770 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (328,300 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • barely more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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

McLaren Super Series Roadster is slightly cheaper – starting at 274,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Super Series Roadster uses 12.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Super Series Roadster

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers barely more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 750 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 900 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 260 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible 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.

£328,285
DBS Superleggera Convertible

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 770 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is a roof‑down super GT that turns everyday drives into cinematic moments, its low‑slung stance and wide shoulders demanding attention wherever it goes. Beneath that elegant skin it feels ferocious and composed in equal measure, perfect for buyers who want exotic drama without giving up grand tourer comfort.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
328,300 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
314 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
260 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
4,715 mm
Length
-
Width
1,970 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
770 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
566 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
McLaren
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