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Audi A8 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

Audi A8 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A8 is substantially cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 McLaren Super Series Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 800 Nm.

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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: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers substantially more boot space – 390 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £91,400
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Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Audi A8

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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