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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs ), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Tesla Roadster?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Tesla Roadster

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Tesla Roadster is noticeably cheaper – starting at 184,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,715 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 967 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

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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: Tesla Roadster offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster takes 3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 9,280 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster holds a decisive 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range 1,000 km
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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
234,000 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
720 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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