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Audi A5 Sportback vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or McLaren GT Series?

Audi A5 Sportback vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers very slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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 A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is moderately lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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