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VW ID.5 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

VW ID.5 vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

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

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

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 175,835 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 538 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

ID.5

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 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

ID.5

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: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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.

from £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
104 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
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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