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Mercedes GLS vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

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?

Mercedes GLS vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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  • substantially cheaper
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Supercar Series Roadster

Engine and Performance:

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.

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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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

£234,000
Supercar Series Roadster

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 33 km
Mercedes GLS
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Mercedes GLS

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.

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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 GLS
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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