McLaren 720S Spider
Car comparison
McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8vsAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.9 s
- Fastest top speed341 km/h212 mph
- Most powerful720 hp537 kW
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Lightest1,468 kg3,236 lb
- Best power-to-weight490 hp/t366 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score95/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score32/100
Specification comparison
| Model | McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 720hp537kW | 700hp522kW |
| Torque | 770Nm568lb-ft | 753Nm555lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,468kg3,236lb | 1,855kg4,090lb |
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 46.5s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph Calculated | 52.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.9s | 3.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.9s | 10.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8s Calculated | 3.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 10.3s Calculated | 11.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb Calculated | 377hp/t281kW/t171hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton Calculated | 406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,994cc244cu in | 5,204cc318cu in |
| Length | 4,544mm179in | 4,514mm178in |
| Width | - | 1,982mm78in |
| Height | 1,194mm47in | 1,274mm50in |
| Wheelbase | - | 2,705mm106in |
| Trunk volume | - | 200L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | - | 73L |
| CO2 emissions | 276g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 7,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 6,500 rpm | - | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.8 s | 3.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.9 s | 3.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 7.9 s | 10.0 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 28.1 s | - |
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.6 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.8 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.7 s | 9.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.3 s | 11.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 231 km/h 143 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 720 hp 537 kW |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 700 hp 522 kW |
McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12.
The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12 and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 753 Nm 555 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 1,468 kg 3,236 lb |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 1,855 kg 4,090 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 322 km/h 200 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 2.9 s |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 3.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12: 0.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 490 hp/t 366 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 377 hp/t 281 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | 720 hp 537 kW | 2.9 s | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | 700 hp 522 kW | 3.6 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 | Aston MartinV12 Vantage Roadster5.2 V12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 720 hp 537 kW | 700 hp 522 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | 753 Nm 555 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.9 s | 3.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,468 kg 3,236 lb | 1,855 kg 4,090 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 276 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 490 hp/t 366 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 377 hp/t 281 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,203 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 17 Nm more
- Is 387 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 113 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster 5.2 V12
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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