Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (39200 £ vs 175700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or McLaren GT Series?
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.
BMW 2 Series has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39200 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 136543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series manages with 4.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.90 L. The difference is about 7 L per 100 km.
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 has a slightly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the McLaren GT Series performs distinct better – reaching 326 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series pulls barely noticeable stronger with 650 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 2 Series offers clearly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, McLaren GT Series is minimal lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1560 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
In terms of boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers minimal more room – 420 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
The BMW 2 Series proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.
detailsThe 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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Price
39200 - 98600 £
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Price
175700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
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co2
270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
51 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
72 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
2
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1560 - 1830 kg
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Curb weight
1520 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
4537 - 4548 mm
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Length
4683 mm
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Width
1838 - 1887 mm
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Width
2045 mm
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Height
1390 - 1404 mm
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Height
1213 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 530 HP
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Power HP
635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
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Max Speed
237 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
326 km/h
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
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Torque
630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
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Power kW
467 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
McLaren
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Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.