Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12vsMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2016-2018
VS

McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8

650 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Highest torque
    678 Nm
    500 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,468 kg
    3,236 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    443 hp/t
    330 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Power
573hp427kW
650hp485kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
50.3s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
8.6s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,512mm178in
Width
1,865mm73in
-
Height
1,250mm49in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
-
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
72L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V87,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.6 s
41.1 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
10.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 has 77 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 and McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
678 Nm
500 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V123.9 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW
3.0 s
329 km/h
204 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Power
573 hp
427 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.0 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
275 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 197 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 99 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 68 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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