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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably 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

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 205,038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 clearly 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 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

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

MX-5 Roadster

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 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 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
8.3 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
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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