Car comparison

McLaren W1 4.0 V8vsFerrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12

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

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McLaren W1

4.0 V8

928 hp3988 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
VS

Ferrari 12Cilindri

6.5 V12

830 hp6496 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    365 km/h
    227 mph Unrestricted
    350 km/h
    217 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    928 hp
    692 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,399 kg
    3,084 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    663 hp/t
    495 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
928hp692kW
830hp619kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,399kg3,084lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Calculated
340 km/h
211 mph
To 99% top speed
25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
5.8s
7.9s
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.3s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
532hp/t397kW/t241hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,988cc243cu in
6,496cc396cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,733mm186in
Width
2,074mm82in
2,176mm86in
Height
1,182mm47in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
87L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
92L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
13.3 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Limited
340 km/h
211 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
231 km/h
143 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
830 hp
619 kW

McLaren W1 4.0 V8 has 98 hp more than Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12 and McLaren W1 4.0 V8: 98 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
678 Nm
500 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
340 km/h
211 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V82.7 s
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V122.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
532 hp/t
397 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
830 hp
619 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 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
McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
928 hp
692 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 in
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
830 hp
619 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
928 hp
692 kW
830 hp
619 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Lightness
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Trunk score
87 L
3.1 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
532 hp/t
397 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Has 98 hp more
  • Has 222 Nm more
  • Is 161 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 131 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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