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Mercedes EQS SUV vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

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.

Mercedes EQS SUV is substantially cheaper – starting at 95,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,742 £.

GT Series

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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers only slightly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers visibly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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: Mercedes EQS SUV offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more boot space – 645 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
Mercedes EQS SUV
McLaren GT Series

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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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 EQS SUV
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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