Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or McLaren GT Series?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 4 Series Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.
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 McLaren GT Series offers moderately more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 4 Series Coupe takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BMW 4 Series Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is barely lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe 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.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.
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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
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Price
175,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
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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
126 - 226 g/km
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co2
270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
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Width
2,045 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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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
184 - 530 HP
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Power HP
635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 700 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
135 - 390 kW
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Power kW
467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, 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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