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Mercedes A Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Mercedes A Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mercedes A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 241,717 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

Super Series Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

A Class

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 A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Mercedes A Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Mercedes A Class

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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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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Mercedes A Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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