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McLaren GT Series vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or BMW 1 Series?

McLaren GT Series vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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.

BMW 1 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

1 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 335 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is barely lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers barely more boot space – 420 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is far ahead 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 £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 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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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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McLaren GT Series
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
McLaren
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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