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McLaren GT Series vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Mazda 3 Sedan?

McLaren GT Series vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 150,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 186 HP. That’s roughly 449 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 Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 390 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: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is very slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan 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 £25,400
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 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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McLaren GT Series
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 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
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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