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Renault R5 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Renault R5 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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:

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

Renault R5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 210,000 £.

As for electric range, the Renault R5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 372 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

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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 Supercar Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 475 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault R5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R5 is marginally lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 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.

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Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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
24,000 - 26,900 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
108 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Renault
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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