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Mazda 3 Sedan vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 208,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Supercar 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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

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

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: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan 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 £25,400
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
Mazda 3 Sedan
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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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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Mazda 3 Sedan
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
McLaren
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