BMW M8 vs McLaren GTS

How does the BMW M8 stack up against the McLaren GTS? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW M8BMW M8
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McLaren GTSMcLaren GTS
SpecBMW M8McLaren GTS
Horsepower (max)617 hp626 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.2 s3.2 s
Top speed305 km/h326 km/h
Variants11
Body stylePerformance grand tourerMid-engine V8 grand tourer
GenerationF92 / F93MCL-GTS
Production2019 – present2024 – present
Length4,867 mm4,683 mm
Width1,907 mm2,095 mm
Height1,362 mm1,213 mm
Wheelbase2,827 mm2,675 mm

BMW M8 vs McLaren GTS: common questions

Is the BMW M8 or McLaren GTS faster?
Both the BMW M8 and McLaren GTS hit 0-60 mph in about 3s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW M8 or the McLaren GTS?
The McLaren GTS makes more power: 626 hp (467 kW) versus 617 hp (460 kW) for the BMW M8.
Is the BMW M8 or McLaren GTS faster on top speed?
The McLaren GTS has the higher top speed at 203 mph (326 km/h), versus 190 mph (305 km/h) for the BMW M8.
What is the main difference between the BMW M8 and the McLaren GTS?
The BMW M8 is a performance grand tourer, while the McLaren GTS is a mid-engine v8 grand tourer. That difference in body style drives most of the others.