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MG MG3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

MG MG3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 197,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

MG3

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 Supercar Series Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 506 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 572 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: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is visibly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is far ahead 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
MG
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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