Car comparison

Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8vsMcLaren Senna 4.0 V8

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

New comparison

Ferrari 488 Pista

3.9 V8

720 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019
VS

McLaren Senna

4.0 V8

800 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren Senna 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Most powerful
    800 hp
    597 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,198 kg
    2,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    668 hp/t
    498 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari488 Pista3.9 V8McLarenSenna4.0 V8
Power
720hp537kW
800hp597kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,198kg2,641lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
To 99% top speed
42.7s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
31.4s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
7.6s
6.8s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
563hp/t419kW/t255hp/1000 lb
Calculated
668hp/t498kW/t303hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
602Nm/t403lb-ft/ton
Calculated
668Nm/t447lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km379mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,902cc238cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,605mm181in
4,744mm187in
Width
1,975mm78in
2,153mm85in
Height
1,206mm47in
1,195mm47in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
-
Front track
1,679mm66in
-
Rear track
1,649mm65in
-
Trunk volume
170L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
-
CO2 emissions-
280g/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.

Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8McLaren Senna 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren Senna 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm
McLarenSenna4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500-6,700 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari488 Pista3.9 V8McLarenSenna4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
26.6 s
22.5 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
8.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
235 km/h
146 mph
248 km/h
154 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
800 hp
597 kW

McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 has 80 hp more than Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8 and McLaren Senna 4.0 V8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
1,198 kg
2,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
340 km/h
211 mph
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
335 km/h
208 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V82.9 s
McLarenSenna4.0 V82.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 and Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
563 hp/t
419 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
668 hp/t
498 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 mph
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
800 hp
597 kW
2.8 s
335 km/h
208 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
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
Power
800 hp
597 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,744 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 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
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
Power
800 hp
597 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

McLaren Senna 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
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
2.9 s
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8
563 hp/t
419 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
McLarenSenna4.0 V8
668 hp/t
498 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari488 Pista3.9 V8McLarenSenna4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
800 hp
597 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
2.8 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,198 kg
2,641 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,744 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
Range score
609 km
379 mi
-
CO2 score
-
280 g/km
Trunk score
170 L
6.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
563 hp/t
419 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
668 hp/t
498 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
VehicleFerrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8McLaren Senna 4.0 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

McLaren Senna 4.0 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8
McLaren Senna 4.0 V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.9 V8
3.9 V8
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
4.0 V8
4.0 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLaren765LT4.0 V8
3.9 V8
3.9 V8
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrari488 GTB3.9 V8
4.0 V8
4.0 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLaren720S4.0 V8
3.9 V8
3.9 V8
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrari488 Spider3.9 V8
4.0 V8
4.0 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLaren750S4.0 V8
3.9 V8
3.9 V8
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrariF8 Tributo3.9 V8
4.0 V8
4.0 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLarenW14.0 V8
3.9 V8
3.9 V8
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
4.0 V8
P1 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLarenP1P1 V8
3.9 V8
6.3 V12
VS
Ferrari488 Pista3.9 V8vsFerrariF12tdf6.3 V12
4.0 V8
3.8 V8
VS
McLarenSenna4.0 V8vsMcLaren675LT Coupe3.8 V8
Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8 vs McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster