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Mercedes GLE vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Mercedes GLE vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLE is substantially cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 195,373 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 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 markedly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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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 GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 952 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Mercedes GLE
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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