Compare the2024 McLaren GTVS 2023 Audi R8

Both the McLaren GT and the R8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The GT comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The R8’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

McLaren pays for scheduled maintenance on the McLaren GT for 3 years and unlimited miles. McLaren will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the R8.

The McLaren GT’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 50 more horsepower (612 vs. 562) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (465 vs. 406) than the R8 RWD Performance’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10. The McLaren GT’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 10 more horsepower (612 vs. 602) and 52 lbs.-ft. more torque (465 vs. 413) than the R8 Quattro/GT’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10.

On the EPA test cycle the McLaren GT gets better mileage than the R8:

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the McLaren GT has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the R8.

The McLaren GT has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The R8’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The McLaren GT has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The R8 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the McLaren GT is 1 inch wider in the front and 2.5 inches wider in the rear than on the R8.

The McLaren GT has a much larger trunk than the R8 Coupe (20.2 vs. 4 cubic feet).

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the McLaren GT offers an optional power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The R8 doesn’t offer a power trunk.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the R8, the McLaren GT has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position (with optional power wheel adjuster) and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The McLaren GT’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The R8 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The R8’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The McLaren GT’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The McLaren GT’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The R8 doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.