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smart #1 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

smart #1 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

smart #1

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

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 216,437 £.

Super Series Coupe

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 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 382 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 330 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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 511 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers clearly more boot space – 313 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,822 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
smart
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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