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Lotus Emira vs McLaren GT Series - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (406 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (83600 £ vs 175700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or McLaren GT Series?

Lotus Emira

McLaren GT Series

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Emira has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 83600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 92143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lotus Emira manages with 9.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.90 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Emira

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 635 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: McLaren GT Series pulls noticeable stronger with 630 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In curb weight, Lotus Emira is hardly perceptible lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers convincingly more room – 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 stands out in the key areas 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.

Lotus Emira
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
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McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.90 L
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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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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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Lotus Emira
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
83600 - 106000 £
Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L
Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
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
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1455 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4413 mm
Length
-
Width
1895 - 1896 mm
Width
2045 mm
Height
1235 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 290 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
3.20 s
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
1991 - 3456 cm3
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
McLaren

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What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.