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BMW 7 Series vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

BMW 7 Series vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • a bit more power
  • significantly 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

7 Series

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 7 Series is significantly cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 131,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers considerably more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 47 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar 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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers a bit 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

7 Series

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: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series 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.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
BMW 7 Series
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

The 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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BMW 7 Series
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 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
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
McLaren
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