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MG MG4 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

MG MG4 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

MG MG4

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 237,437 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 315 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 MG MG4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

MG4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG MG4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £36,800
MG4

MG MG4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 - 545 km
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MG MG4

The MG4 is a sprightly electric hatch that marries bold, modern looks with genuinely useful practicality, making it a great everyday companion for city and weekend life alike. Inside it surprises with a smart, user-friendly cabin and an engaging drive that delivers more personality than you might expect for the price.

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Reviews MG MG4

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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TOTO
20 May 2026, 11:19:27

The MG4 seems more versatile to me than the Dolphin, which relies mainly on design. The MG4 has proven itself and remains an excellent used option with low mileage.

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Angio
12 Jan 2026, 12:26:30

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Sal
23 Oct 2025, 20:41:36

I tried it today and found the car genuinely pleasant and comfortable to drive.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 40,300 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 - 545 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,836 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
448 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 435 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 600 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
140 - 320 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
McLaren
Is the MG MG4 offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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