Car comparison

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16vsMcLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

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

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Bugatti Chiron

Super Sport 8.0 W16

1600 hp7993 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2021-present
VS

McLaren Speedtail

4.0 V8

1070 hpGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • 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 Super Sport 8.0 W16

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    455 km/h
    283 mph Unrestricted
    440 km/h
    273 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    1,600 hp
    1,193 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,600 Nm
    1,180 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    802 hp/t
    598 kW/t
    1.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,600hp1,193kW
1,070hp798kW
Torque
1,600Nm1,180lb-ft
1,150Nm848lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,597kg3,521lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
Calculated
403 km/h
250 mph
To 99% top speed
50.3s99% target: 450 km/h / 280 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 399 km/h / 248 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.4s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.3s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.2s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
802hp/t598kW/t364hp/1000 lb
Calculated
670hp/t500kW/t304hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
802Nm/t537lb-ft/ton
Calculated
720Nm/t482lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
465km289mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
7,993cc488cu in
-
Length
4,733mm186in
5,137mm202in
Width
2,183mm86in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,212mm48in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,749mm69in
-
Rear track
1,662mm65in
-
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16: Power / Torque
  • McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W167,050-7,100 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,350 rpm
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8-5,500-6,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.3 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.4 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
12.7 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
Limited
403 km/h
250 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.2 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.8 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
270 km/h
168 mph
250 km/h
155 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 has 530 hp more than McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 and Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16: 530 hp (395 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
403 km/h
250 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W162.4 s
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
21.5 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 and Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16: 5.9 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
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
802 hp/t
598 kW/t
1.2 kg/hp
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
2.4 s
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
3.0 s
403 km/h
250 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
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,212 mm
47.7 in
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

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
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
21.5 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
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

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
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
21.5 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
2.4 s
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 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
BugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16
802 hp/t
598 kW/t
1.2 kg/hp
21.5 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBugattiChironSuper Sport 8.0 W16McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
1,070 hp
798 kW
Torque
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.4 s
3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
455 km/h283 mph
Restricted
440 km/h273 mph
403 km/h
250 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
Fuel consumption
21.5 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,212 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
465 km
289 mi
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Power-to-weight score
802 hp/t
598 kW/t
1.2 kg/hp
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 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
VehicleBugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8
Consumption21.5 L/100 km10.9 mpg US13.1 mpg UK15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.63 LC100 km27.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi60.55 LC100 mi43.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,225 L852 US gal709 UK gal2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,644 LC/year4,095 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16

  • Has 530 hp more
  • Has 450 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 132 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Is 398 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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