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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 245,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Super Series Roadster

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 Super Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 618 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 648 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers substantially more boot space – 130 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly superior 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.

from £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • 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 Roadster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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