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Audi A3 Limousine vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or McLaren GT Series?

Audi A3 Limousine vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

GT Series

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 GT Series offers markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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