Compare performance (700 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or SERES 5?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
SERES 5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 178,295 £.
As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 397 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 somewhat more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the SERES 5 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 720 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: SERES 5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.
The SERES 5 is decisively ahead 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 Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
234,000 £
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Price
55,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
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Electric Range
430 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
0 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
SUV
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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
2,360 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
367 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,913 mm
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Width
1,930 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
375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
700 HP
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Power HP
585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 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
940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
515 kW
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Power kW
430 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
McLaren
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Brand
SERES
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