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Audi A8 vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or McLaren GT Series?

Audi A8 vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • a bit more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A8 is substantially cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers a bit more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

A8

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 A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is visibly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers barely more boot space – 420 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly superior 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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McLaren GT Series

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
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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