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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Price
274,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Length
5,139 mm
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
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Width
2,161 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Power HP
750 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Power kW
552 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Lotus
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Brand
McLaren
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