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BMW Z4 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

BMW Z4 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

BMW Z4

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

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 Z4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 230,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW Z4 uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Super 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 McLaren Super Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW Z4 offers clearly more boot space – 281 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 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 £43,500
Z4

BMW Z4

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Reviews BMW Z4

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Maingard
26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
McLaren
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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