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McLaren GT Series vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Land Rover Discovery?

McLaren GT Series vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Discovery is substantially cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 871 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 566 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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