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McLaren GT Series vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Porsche 911 Convertible?

McLaren GT Series vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Porsche 911 Convertible is visibly cheaper – starting at 138,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche 911 Convertible uses 10.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

911 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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 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: Porsche 911 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is only slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,572 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Convertible 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 £138,000
911 Convertible

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
McLaren GT Series
Porsche 911 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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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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McLaren GT Series
Porsche 911 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
175,700 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 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
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Porsche
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