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Land Rover Discovery vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or McLaren GT Series?

Land Rover Discovery vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Land Rover Discovery is considerably cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Discovery

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 871 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 566 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,073 mm
Width
2,045 mm
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
689 - 803 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
McLaren
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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