Car comparison

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8vsBugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16

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

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McLaren Speedtail

4.0 V8

1070 hpGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2020
VS

Bugatti Chiron

Pur Sport 8.0 W16

1500 hp7993 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    403 km/h
    250 mph
  • Lightest
    1,597 kg
    3,521 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.3 s
  • Most powerful
    1,500 hp
    1,119 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,600 Nm
    1,180 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    752 hp/t
    561 kW/t
    1.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,070hp798kW
1,500hp1,119kW
Torque
1,150Nm848lb-ft
1,600Nm1,180lb-ft
Curb weight
1,597kg3,521lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 399 km/h / 248 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.3s
0-200 km/h
7.2s
Calculated
5.5s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
25.2L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.0s
Calculated
9.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
670hp/t500kW/t304hp/1000 lb
Calculated
752hp/t561kW/t341hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
720Nm/t482lb-ft/ton
Calculated
802Nm/t537lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
397km247mi
Calculated
Displacement-
7,993cc488cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
4,647mm183in
Width
2,000mm79in
2,162mm85in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,212mm48in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,711mm107in
Front track-
1,776mm70in
Rear track-
1,695mm67in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16PowerTorque
  • McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8-5,500-6,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W166,700 rpm2,000-6,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.6 s
15.4 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
7.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.0 s
9.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 km/h
155 mph
267 km/h
166 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
1,500 hp
1,119 kW

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 has 430 hp more than McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 and Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16: 430 hp (321 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
1,995 kg
4,398 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
403 km/h
250 mph
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
350 km/h
217 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V83.0 s
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W162.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
25.2 L/100 km
9.3 mpg US
11.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 and Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16: 9.6 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
752 hp/t
561 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
3.0 s
403 km/h
250 mph
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
1,500 hp
1,119 kW
2.3 s
350 km/h
217 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,500 hp
1,119 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,212 mm
47.7 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,500 hp
1,119 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
25.2 L/100 km
9.3 mpg US
11.2 mpg UK

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
3.0 s
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
25.2 L/100 km
9.3 mpg US
11.2 mpg UK
2.3 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
752 hp/t
561 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
25.2 L/100 km
9.3 mpg US
11.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8BugattiChironPur Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
1,500 hp
1,119 kW
Torque
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.3 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
Lightness
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
25.2 L/100 km
9.3 mpg US
11.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,212 mm
47.7 in
Range score
-
397 km
247 mi
Power-to-weight score
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
752 hp/t
561 kW/t
1.3 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
VehicleMcLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK25.2 L/100 km9.3 mpg US11.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km44.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi70.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal3,779 L998 US gal831 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year6,612 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Is 398 kg lighter
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 9.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16

  • Has 430 hp more
  • Has 450 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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