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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

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

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 244,783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Super Series Roadster

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 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 594 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

DS 3

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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is moderately lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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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
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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