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McLaren Super Series Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (257,100 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Coupe or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

McLaren Super Series Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Super Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 235,401 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 619 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,389 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
McLaren Super Series Coupe
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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McLaren Super Series Coupe
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
257,100 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
276 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
210 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
750 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
552 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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