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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Ford Transit Connect?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Ford Transit Connect

  • substantially cheaper
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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.

Ford Transit Connect is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 203,196 £.

Transit Connect

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 considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 578 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 Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect 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 £30,800
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
234,000 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
720 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Ford
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