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DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren GT Series comparison

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?

DS Automobiles DS 3 vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 3

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

DS 3

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
DS Automobiles DS 3
McLaren GT Series

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DS Automobiles DS 3

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.

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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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DS Automobiles DS 3
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 112 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,791 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
362 - 466 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
McLaren
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