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BMW i7 vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or McLaren GT Series?

BMW i7 vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

BMW i7

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • slightly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,372 £.

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 BMW i7 offers barely more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 24 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 BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,075 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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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
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
McLaren
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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