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Ford Transit Courier vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Ford Transit Courier vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 213,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Courier offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 292 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

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 significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is moderately lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
Ford Transit Courier
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Ford Transit Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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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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Ford Transit Courier
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Ford
Brand
McLaren
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