Car comparison

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0vsMcLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8

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

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Bugatti W16 Mistral

8.0

1600 hp7993 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedRoadster2024-2025
VS

McLaren 765LT Spider

4.0 V8

765 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    420 km/h
    261 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,600 hp
    1,193 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,600 Nm
    1,180 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    784 hp/t
    585 kW/t
    1.3 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    490 km
    304 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBugattiW16 Mistral8.0McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
Power
1,600hp1,193kW
765hp570kW
Torque
1,600Nm1,180lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,388kg3,060lb
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
38.2s99% target: 416 km/h / 258 mph
Calculated
35.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.4s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
5.6s
7.2s
0-60 mph
2.3s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.1s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
784hp/t585kW/t356hp/1000 lb
Calculated
551hp/t411kW/t250hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
784Nm/t525lb-ft/ton
Calculated
576Nm/t386lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
445km276mi
Calculated
490km304mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,993cc488cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,694mm185in
4,600mm181in
Width
2,034mm80in
2,065mm81in
Height
1,209mm48in
1,192mm47in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,749mm69in
1,659mm65in
Rear track
1,661mm65in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
150L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.07,050 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,300 rpm
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBugattiW16 Mistral8.0McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.3 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.4 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
12.4 s
28.5 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.2 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
8.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.1 s
10.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
240 km/h
149 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
765 hp
570 kW

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 has 835 hp more than McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8 and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 835 hp (623 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
1,388 kg
3,060 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
420 km/h
261 mph
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.02.4 s
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V82.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 and McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8 and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 7.1 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
445 km
276 mi
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
490 km
304 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
2.4 s
420 km/h
261 mph
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
765 hp
570 kW
2.8 s
330 km/h
205 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 in
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
Power
765 hp
570 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,192 mm
46.9 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
Power
765 hp
570 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

McLaren 765LT Spider 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
2.4 s
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
2.8 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBugattiW16 Mistral8.0McLaren765LT Spider4.0 V8
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
765 hp
570 kW
Torque
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.4 s
2.8 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
Fuel consumption
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,192 mm
46.9 in
Range score
445 km
276 mi
490 km
304 mi
Trunk score
-
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 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 W16 Mistral 8.0McLaren 765LT Spider 4.0 V8
Consumption21.8 L/100 km10.8 mpg US13 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km38.15 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi61.40 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,270 L864 US gal719 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,723 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Has 835 hp more
  • Has 800 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 km/h (56 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 233 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 765LT Spider 4.0 V8

  • Is 652 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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