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Citroen C5 X vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

Citroen C5 X vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 X is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 217,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Super Series Coupe

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 Super Series Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 605 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

C5 X

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: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers significantly more boot space – 545 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 X 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.

£39,428
C5 X

Citroen C5 X

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Citroen C5 X
McLaren Super Series Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Citroen C5 X
McLaren Super Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
399 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
McLaren
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