Compare performance (517 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or McLaren GT Series?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BYD Tang is considerably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 111,429 £.
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 somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers marginally more torque with 680 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is clearly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,110 kg.
Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.
The BYD Tang stands well ahead of its rival 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 BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
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
64,300 £
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Price
175,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 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
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
7
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 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
575 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 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
680 Nm
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Torque
630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
467 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
McLaren
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