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Lotus Emeya vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or McLaren GT Series?

Lotus Emeya vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emeya is clearly cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,152 £.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,035 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers a bit more boot space – 509 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
McLaren
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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