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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
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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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 192,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers considerably more range – reaching up to 33 km, about 22 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 only slightly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 300 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: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
234,000 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
108 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
720 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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