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Subaru BRZ vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Subaru BRZ vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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.

Subaru BRZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 198,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 465 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

BRZ

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: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is noticeably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ 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 £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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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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Subaru BRZ
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
McLaren
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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