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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

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 9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 178,920 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 42 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar 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 Supercar Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

DS 9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is a bit lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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.

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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
McLaren
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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