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McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Porsche Taycan?

McLaren GT Series vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • substantially lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Porsche Taycan is substantially cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,772 £.

Taycan

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 Taycan offers visibly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers considerably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Porsche Taycan offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers barely more boot space – 420 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is decisively ahead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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