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Lotus Emira vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or McLaren GT Series?

Lotus Emira vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

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.

Lotus Emira is significantly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 92,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 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 406 HP. That’s roughly 229 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 Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is very slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers significantly more boot space – 420 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series leads convincingly 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.9 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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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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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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