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Mercedes S-Class vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes S-Class vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 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.

Both models deliver identical power – 635 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

S-Class

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: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

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

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers markedly more boot space – 530 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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