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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (213,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Coupe or BMW 3 Series Touring?

McLaren Supercar Series Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 171,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 64 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

3 Series Touring

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 Supercar Series Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers barely more torque with 720 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

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: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe arrives like a scalpel with a spoiler, pairing race-bred theatrics with a civility that makes it livable on the street while still thrilling on a back road. If you crave exotic looks, dramatic doors and a cabin that rewards attentive driving, this coupe serves up pure performance with just enough comfort to keep your mates impressed and slightly terrified.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption
Price
213,000 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
104 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
720 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
McLaren
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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