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Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (1,000 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (409,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari SF90 Roadster or McLaren GT Series?

Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SF90 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

McLaren GT Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 175,700 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 234,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster uses 6.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

GT Series

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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 436 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is barely lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers considerably more boot space – 420 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ferrari SF90 Roadster leads convincingly 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.

£409,714
SF90 Roadster

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 1,000 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 25 km
Ferrari SF90 Roadster
McLaren GT Series

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
409,700 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
25 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
169 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
74 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,704 mm
Length
-
Width
1,973 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
1,000 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
1,066 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
735 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
McLaren
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