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Polestar 3 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Polestar 3 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • barely more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Polestar 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 67,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 206,657 £.

Super 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 Super Series Roadster offers barely more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers only slightly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 70 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: Polestar 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 877 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers significantly more boot space – 484 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 426 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £67,600
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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
Polestar 3
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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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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Polestar 3
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 kg
Payload
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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
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 500 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
Polestar
Brand
McLaren
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