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Cadillac Lyriq vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or McLaren GT Series?

Cadillac Lyriq vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • barely more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Cadillac Lyriq is clearly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,572 £.

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 barely more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Cadillac Lyriq takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers markedly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is significantly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 1,193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers visibly more boot space – 588 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is decisively ahead 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 km
Cadillac Lyriq
McLaren GT Series

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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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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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Cadillac Lyriq
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,977 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 487 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
McLaren
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