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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 182,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 72 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers only slightly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 700 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
McLaren
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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