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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 181,638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 568 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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 568 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe has the upper hand 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 £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
McLaren
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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