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Ford Mustang Coupe vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or McLaren GT Series?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
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McLaren GT Series

  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Mustang Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 123,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren GT Series uses 11.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

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 markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers moderately more torque with 630 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Mustang Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is moderately lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is clearly superior overall 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
McLaren GT Series

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
McLaren
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