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Tesla Model 3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Tesla Model 3 vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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

Model 3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Tesla Model 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 202,295 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 717 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 clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 3.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers marginally more torque with 720 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Model 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is a bit lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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.

from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Tesla Model 3
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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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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Tesla Model 3
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
302 - 333 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Tesla
Brand
McLaren
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