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McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Porsche Panamera?

McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • visibly lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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.

Porsche Panamera is significantly cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers slightly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 370 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 Panamera offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is visibly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers moderately more boot space – 494 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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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 Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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McLaren GT Series
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
270 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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