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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 194,364 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 758 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

CLA Coupe

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 Supercar Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is marginally 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 CLA Coupe 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.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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