Compare performance (404 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes GLS is substantially cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,338 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 296 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.
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 GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,020 kg.
The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster 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.
The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
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Price
234,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
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co2
108 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
7
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
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Curb weight
1,560 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,913 mm
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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
810 - 820 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
336 - 404 HP
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Power HP
700 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
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Torque
720 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
247 - 297 kW
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Power kW
515 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
McLaren
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