Compare performance (700 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Mercedes A Class?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 201,432 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 52 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.
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 421 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
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: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is only slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.
The Mercedes A Class 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.
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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The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.
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Price
234,000 £
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Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
33 km
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Electric Range
85 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
108 g/km
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,560 kg
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,913 mm
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
-
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
700 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
720 Nm
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
515 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
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Brand
McLaren
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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