Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)

Z06 6.2 V8

659 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2014-2019
VS

McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,474 kg
    3,250 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    659 hp
    491 kW
  • Highest torque
    881 Nm
    650 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
659hp491kW
625hp466kW
Torque
881Nm650lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,474kg3,250lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
9.2s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
406hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb
Calculated
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
542Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,966mm77in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,710mm107in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
322g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V86,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,600 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
41.8 s
42.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has 34 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
McLarenMP4-12C 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V83.7 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s

Although Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has more power, McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 2.4 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
496 km
308 mi
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren MP4-12C 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
496 km
308 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
322 g/km
279 g/km
Power-to-weight score
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 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
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 281 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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