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McLaren Super Series Roadster vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (274,300 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Roadster or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

McLaren Super Series Roadster vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Super Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 234,649 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 Super Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 396 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 405 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 347 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
McLaren Super Series Roadster
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
274,300 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
58 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,161 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
750 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
552 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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