Compare performance (300 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?
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.
BMW 1 Series is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 205,200 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
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 clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is only slightly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.
The BMW 1 Series 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.
The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.
detailsThe McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.
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Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
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Price
234,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
33 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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co2
108 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
49 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
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Curb weight
1,560 kg
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,361 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 mm
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Width
1,913 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Power HP
700 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Torque
720 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Power kW
515 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
McLaren
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