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Audi A8 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Audi A8 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • moderately more power
  • clearly 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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 25 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 Supercar Series Roadster offers moderately more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A8

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: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 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 £91,400
A8

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,913 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
Plugin Hybrid
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
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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