Car comparison

McLaren W1 4.0 V8vsFerrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8

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 849 Testarossa

4.0 V8

830 hp3990 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    87 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
928hp692kW
830hp619kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
842Nm621lb-ft
Curb weight
1,399kg3,084lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph
Calculated
35.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
2.3s
0-200 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
2.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.3s
Calculated
9.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
529hp/t394kW/t240hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
536Nm/t359lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,988cc243cu in
3,990cc243cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,718mm186in
Width
2,074mm82in
2,304mm91in
Height
1,182mm47in
1,225mm48in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,673mm66in
Trunk volume
87L
74L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
68L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
2.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
2.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
13.3 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.6 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
244 km/h
152 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
830 hp
619 kW

McLaren W1 4.0 V8 has 98 hp more than Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
842 Nm
621 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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 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
McLarenW14.0 V82.7 s
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V82.3 s

Although McLaren W1 4.0 V8 has more power, Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 and McLaren W1 4.0 V8: 0.4 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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
529 hp/t
394 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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
830 hp
619 kW
2.3 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
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
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
830 hp
619 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,225 mm
48.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenW14.0 V8Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
928 hp
692 kW
830 hp
619 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
842 Nm
621 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
2.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 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
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,225 mm
48.2 in
Trunk score
87 L
3.1 cu ft
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
529 hp/t
394 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 58 Nm more
  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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