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NIO EL6 vs McLaren GT Series - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (490 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (45900 £ vs 175700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or McLaren GT Series?

NIO EL6

McLaren GT Series

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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL6 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45900 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129857 £.

EL6

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 McLaren GT Series has a distinct edge – offering 635 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the McLaren GT Series performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 326 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 126 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: NIO EL6 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

EL6

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: NIO EL6 offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, McLaren GT Series is significantly lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2215 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

In terms of boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly perceptible more room – 597 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

NIO EL6
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

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from about £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.4 - 21.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km

NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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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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NIO EL6
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
45900 - 63900 £
Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4854 mm
Length
4683 mm
Width
1987 mm
Width
2045 mm
Height
1703 mm
Height
1213 mm
Max trunk capacity
1430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.50 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
326 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.