Compare the2023 Aston Martin DB11VS 2023 McLaren GT

The DB11 has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The McLaren GT only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The DB11’s blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

Both the DB11 and the McLaren GT 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 Aston Martin DB11 weighs 507 to 739 pounds more than the McLaren GT. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The McLaren GT’s redline is at 8500 RPM, which causes more engine wear, and a greater chance of a catastrophic engine failure. The DB11 has a 7000-RPM redline.

The DB11 V8’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 48 lbs.-ft. more torque (513 vs. 465) than the McLaren GT’s 4.0 turbo V8. The DB11 V12’s standard 5.2 turbo V12 produces 18 more horsepower (630 vs. 612) and 51 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 465) than the McLaren GT’s 4.0 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the DB11 V8 gets better fuel mileage than the McLaren GT (18 city/24 hwy vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DB11 V12’s fuel efficiency. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The DB11 has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the McLaren GT (20.5 vs. 19 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin DB11, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the McLaren GT.

For better stopping power the DB11’s brake rotors are larger than those on the McLaren GT:

For better traction, the DB11 has larger front tires than the McLaren GT (F:255/40R20 & R:295/35R20 vs. F:225/35R20 & R:295/30R21).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB11’s wheelbase is 5.1 inches longer than on the McLaren GT (110.4 inches vs. 105.3 inches).

The DB11’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the McLaren GT’s (42.5% to 57.5%). This gives the DB11 more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the DB11’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the McLaren GT’s (38.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

The DB11 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the McLaren GT can only carry 2.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, just kicking your foot under the back bumper can open the DB11’s trunk, leaving your hands completely free. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the DB11 keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in summer. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the DB11’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Standard smartphone integration for the DB11 allows the driver access to select programs on their smartphones so they can stay connected without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer factory integrated smartphone program access.

The DB11’s Auto Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The McLaren GT doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Aston Martin DB11 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the McLaren GT isn’t available as a convertible.