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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (213,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Coupe or Lotus Emira?

McLaren Supercar Series Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Lotus Emira is substantially cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Emira

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 Supercar Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Emira

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, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is clearly superior overall 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.

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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 33 km
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe arrives like a scalpel with a spoiler, pairing race-bred theatrics with a civility that makes it livable on the street while still thrilling on a back road. If you crave exotic looks, dramatic doors and a cabin that rewards attentive driving, this coupe serves up pure performance with just enough comfort to keep your mates impressed and slightly terrified.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
213,000 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
104 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
720 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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