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Mercedes G Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Mercedes G Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

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

  • somewhat more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes G Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 167,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

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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 it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Roadster offers somewhat more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 145 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 G Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers markedly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

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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: Mercedes G Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,047 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 582 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is clearly superior 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Mercedes G Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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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 G Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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