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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Honda Prelude?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Honda Prelude

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Honda Prelude is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 191,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Prelude

Engine and Performance:

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 Supercar Series Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 516 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 405 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.

Seats: Honda Prelude offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Prelude holds a solid 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.

£42,428
Prelude

Honda Prelude

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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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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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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More beautiful design. Porsche is way behind Prelude.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption
Price
234,000 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
108 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
720 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

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

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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