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Lotus Emeya vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Lotus Emeya vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emeya is significantly cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 181,723 £.

Super 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 Lotus Emeya offers somewhat more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 750 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 2.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Emeya

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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more boot space – 509 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 451 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Lotus Emeya
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

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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Lotus Emeya
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
McLaren
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