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McLaren GT Series vs Lexus ES comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Lexus ES?

McLaren GT Series vs Lexus ES: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Lexus ES is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

ES

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 considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

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: Lexus ES offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is moderately lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers only slightly more boot space – 454 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus ES stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,600
ES

Lexus ES

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 L/100km
McLaren GT Series
Lexus ES

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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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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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McLaren GT Series
Lexus ES

Costs and Consumption

Price
175,700 £
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
454 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Lexus
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