Audi R8 vs McLaren GT
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 McLaren GT
Overview
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | performance | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $158,600 (best) | $204,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $67,598 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $67,598 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $67,598 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 562 hp | 612 hp (best) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.2 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | V10 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 8 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 551 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,571 lbs | 3,384 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in (best) |
| Length | 174.4 in | 184.4 in (best) |
| Width | 76.4 in (best) | — |
| Height | 48.7 in (best) | 47.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi R8performance | McLaren GTBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi R8 | McLaren GT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | performance $158,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $204,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | performance Spyder $171,000 MSRP | — |
| 3 | performance Spyder $222,100 MSRP | — |
| 4 | performance $209,700 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Audi R8 vs McLaren GT FAQ
- Which is better: 2023 Audi R8 or 2023 McLaren GT?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Audi R8 vs 2023 McLaren GT on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2023 Audi R8 or 2023 McLaren GT?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Audi R8 starts lower at $158,600. Live Audi R8 listings start at $67,598.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Audi R8 or 2023 McLaren GT?
- The 2023 Audi R8 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (158,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Audi R8 or 2023 McLaren GT?
- The 2023 McLaren GT leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2023 Audi R8 or 2023 McLaren GT?
- The 2023 McLaren GT leads on horsepower in this comparison (612).
