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McLaren GT Series vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

McLaren GT Series vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely 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 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.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 143,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 substantially 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is barely lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 430 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
2025
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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