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Peugeot 408 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Peugeot 408 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • 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

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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.

Peugeot 408 is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 198,883 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 423 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 460 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 720 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 360 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: Peugeot 408 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is very slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 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.

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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 79 - 456 km
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The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Reviews Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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