Compare performance (131 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or McLaren Super Series Roadster?
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 Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 252,544 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.
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 Super Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 619 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.
The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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.
The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.
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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Price
274,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
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co2
276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
2,161 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
750 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
552 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
McLaren
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