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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or DS Automobiles DS 3?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 204,498 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 367 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

DS 3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 460 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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 3

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
234,000 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
720 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
DS Automobiles
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