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McLaren Super Series Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (274,300 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Roadster or DS Automobiles DS 9?

McLaren Super Series Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Super Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 219,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

DS 9

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 clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 390 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 DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 9 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 452 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is decisively ahead 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 £55,100
DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
McLaren Super Series Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 9

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
274,300 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
58 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
4,934 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
750 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
552 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
McLaren
Brand
DS Automobiles
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