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McLaren GT vs BMW M8 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive McLaren GT and BMW M8 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
McLaren GT Coupe is priced at ₹3.52 Cr, BMW M8 Coupe is priced at ₹2.38 Cr.
McLaren GT Coupe comes with 3994 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW M8 Coupe comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

McLaren GT vs BMW M8 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsMcLaren GTBMW M8
Engine Capacity3994 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power612 bhp @ 7500 rpm617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
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McLaren GT Coupe
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3.52 Cr

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BMW M8 Coupe
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2.38 Cr

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3.52 Cr
2.38 Cr
EMI
₹6,49,764

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,40,203

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User Rating
4.2
NaN
NCAP Rating

Fuel Tank Capacity
72 litres
68 litres
Doors
2 Doors
2 Doors
Bootspace
420 litres
420 litres
Seating Capacity
2 Person
4 Person
Frunk Storage
No of Rows
1 Rows
2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
3.2 seconds
3.2 seconds
AC Fast Charging
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Alternate Fuel
Mileage (ARAI)
7 kmpl
8.77 kmpl
City Mileage
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
630 Nm @ 5500 Rpm
750 Nm @ 1800-5600 Rpm
Engine
3994 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Motor Performance
Emission Standard
BS 6
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Twin Turbo
Twin Turbo
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
3.2 seconds
3.2 seconds
Battery
Engine Type
M840TE 4.0L
S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
Top Speed
326 kmph
250 kmph
Highway Mileage
Battery Charging
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Electric Motor Assist
AC Regular Charging
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
612 Bhp @ 7500 Rpm
617 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm
Range
Driving Range
504 km
596 km
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
630 Nm @ 5500 Rpm
750 Nm @ 1800-5600 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1960 kg
Height
1213 mm
1362 mm
Width
2045 mm
1907 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
130 mm
Wheelbase
2675 mm
2827 mm
Length
4683 mm
4867 mm

Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
Independent Adaptive Dampers With Proactive Damping Control,
Double Wishbone Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Front Tyres
225 / 35 R20
275 / 35 R20
Minimum Turning Radius
6.05 metres
6.1 metres
Rear Suspension
Independent Adaptive Dampers With Proactive Damping Control,
Five-link Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Four Wheel Steering
Rear Tyres
225 / 35 R20
285 / 35 R20

Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof-mounted Antenna

Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Shoulder Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Shoulder Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Colours
Tortora / Black, Charcoal / Black, Carta Da Zucchero / Black, Blu Medio / Black, Blu Sterling / Black, Nero / Black, Terra Bruciata / Black, Iroko / Black, Cioccolato / Black, Bordeaux / Black, Rosso Ferrari / Black, Cuoio / Black, Beige Tradizione / Black, Sabbia / Black, Crema / Black
Silverstone / Black, Black
Front Seatback Pockets
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Ventilated Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Massage Seats
Headrests
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Rear Armrest
Second Row Seat Adjustment
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
50:50

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Optional
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
Airbags
4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Lane Departure Prevention
Optional
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
One Touch Up
Front
Front
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Both Sides
One Touch Down
Front
Front
Scuff Plates
Optional
Illuminated
Door Pockets
Front
Front
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front Only
Front Only
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal With Remote
Electric Opening And Closing
Soft-close Door
Side Window Blinds

AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
USB Compatibility
Speakers
6+
16
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display
LCD Display
Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
Android Auto
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Head Unit Size
Not Available
iPod Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Internal Hard Drive
Gesture Control
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch

Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3
2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Years)

Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front Only

Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera With Guidance
360 Degree Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Heater
12V Power Outlets
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Third Row AC Zone
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access
Rear AC
Air Purifier

Automatic Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED,LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Glovebox Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front
Front And Rear
Cabin Lamps Position
Front
Front And Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Cornering Headlights
Active
Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Count
6
Reading Lamp

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Hill Descent Control

GT Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

McLaren GT

  • Great Acceleration
  • Superb Ride Quality & Handling

BMW M8

  • ​Brutal BMW M8 V8 performance and acceleration
  • Luxurious interior with true grand-tourer comfort
  • Advanced M xDrive with rear-wheel-drive flexibility
  • Track-capable dynamics with everyday usability
  • Strong BMW M brand prestige

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