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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,389 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers only slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is a bit lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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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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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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