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McLaren GT Series vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Ford Mustang Convertible?

McLaren GT Series vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
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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.

Ford Mustang Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 118,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren GT Series uses 11.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers a bit more torque with 630 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Mustang Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is visibly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible 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 £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
McLaren GT Series
Ford Mustang Convertible

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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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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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McLaren GT Series
Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
175,700 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Ford
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