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Ford Transit Courier vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or McLaren GT Series?

Ford Transit Courier vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 155,059 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Courier uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 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 considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is slightly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
Ford Transit Courier
McLaren GT Series

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Ford Transit Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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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 Transit Courier
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
McLaren
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