Compare performance (156 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 3 or McLaren GT Series?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,212 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.
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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 479 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.
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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.
Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers moderately more boot space – 420 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
The DS Automobiles DS 3 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 DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.
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
29,500 - 37,600 £
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Price
175,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
400 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 - 112 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
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,791 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
362 - 466 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 156 HP
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Power HP
635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 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
230 - 260 Nm
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Torque
630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
107 - 115 kW
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Power kW
467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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Brand
McLaren
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