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Mercedes Marco Polo vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

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

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

Marco Polo

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 Marco Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 216,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 513 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

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 Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,012 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 612 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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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 Marco Polo
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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