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CUPRA Born vs McLaren GT Series – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether CUPRA Born or McLaren GT Series fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Born has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £. That’s a price difference of around 141043 £.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.60 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the McLaren GT Series performs distinct better – reaching 326 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 126 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: McLaren GT Series pulls slightly stronger with 630 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Born offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, McLaren GT Series is distinct lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

In terms of boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers minimal more room – 420 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Born shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £34,700
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh
  • Electric Range : 427 - 594 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT Series exemplifies a harmonious blend of luxurious comfort and high-performance engineering, setting a new standard for grand touring vehicles. Its design language is unmistakably McLaren, characterised by sleek lines and an agile stance that promises thrilling driving dynamics. Inside, the spacious cabin offers refined elegance with premium materials, ensuring an exquisite driving experience for both driver and passenger.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4683 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
2045 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1213 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 452 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
326 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
McLaren

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What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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