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Lotus Emira vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Lotus Emira vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter

McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is marginally lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is decisively ahead 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.

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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 33 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,413 mm
Length
-
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 290 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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