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McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Porsche Cayman?

McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Porsche Cayman

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely lighter

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.

Porsche Cayman is noticeably cheaper – starting at 136,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren GT Series uses 11.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Cayman

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 markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Porsche Cayman takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is barely lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series is clearly superior 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.9 L/100km
McLaren GT Series
Porsche Cayman

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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 Cayman

The Porsche Cayman stands out as a quintessential sports car, blending sleek design with dynamic handling. Its mid-engine layout provides an excellent balance and sharp agility that driving enthusiasts crave. Inside, the Cayman offers a refined and driver-focused interior, ensuring that every journey is an exhilarating experience.

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McLaren GT Series
Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption

Price
175,700 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
-
Length
4,456 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
-
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Porsche
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