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McLaren GT Series vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Audi A3 Limousine?

McLaren GT Series vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GT Series

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 noticeably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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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The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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