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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 200,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 570 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

DS 4

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 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is marginally lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 holds a solid overall lead 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 £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
McLaren
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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