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McLaren GT Series vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Mercedes G-Class?

McLaren GT Series vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • very slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes G-Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,124 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

G-Class

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 very slightly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 534 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 965 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
McLaren GT Series
Mercedes G-Class

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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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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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McLaren GT Series
Mercedes G-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
175,700 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
0 - 336 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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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