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Mercedes AMG GT vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes AMG GT vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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McLaren GT Series

  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes AMG GT is clearly cheaper – starting at 102,500 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,210 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes AMG GT uses 10.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

GT Series

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers visibly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 790 Nm more.

AMG GT

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is somewhat lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
Mercedes AMG GT
McLaren GT Series

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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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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Mercedes AMG GT
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,929 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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