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Lotus Emira vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Lotus Emira vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emira is substantially cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Super 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 Super Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 344 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more boot space – 151 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira holds a decisive overall lead 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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