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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
274,300 £
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
276 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
2,161 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
-
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
750 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
800 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
552 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
McLaren
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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