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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 234,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 162,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers significantly more range – reaching up to 33 km, about 18 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 700 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster takes 3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers only slightly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 35 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is a bit lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£234,000
Supercar Series Roadster

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 33 km
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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
234,000 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
720 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Ferrari
What drive types are available for the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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