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CUPRA Born vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

CUPRA Born vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Born

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

CUPRA Born is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 178,723 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 597 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

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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 Supercar Series Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

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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: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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 £34,300
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 484 - 630 km
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
McLaren
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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