Car comparison

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8vsFerrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8

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

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McLaren 720S

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2023
VS

Ferrari F8 Spider

3.9 V8

720 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    341 km/h
    212 mph
  • Most powerful
    720 hp
    537 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    360 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S4.0 V8FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
Power
720hp537kW
720hp537kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
10.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
514hp/t384kW/t233hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
550Nm/t368lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,902cc238cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,979mm78in
Height
1,196mm47in
1,206mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,674mm66in
1,677mm66in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,646mm65in
Trunk volume
360L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
78L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren720S4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V88,000 rpm3,250 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S4.0 V8FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.3 s
30.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
141 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 mph
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
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
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V82.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8: 2.3 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
514 hp/t
384 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 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
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

McLaren 720S 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
2.9 s
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
2.9 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
514 hp/t
384 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren720S4.0 V8FerrariF8 Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Range score
-
600 km
373 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
514 hp/t
384 kW/t
1.9 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
VehicleMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Ferrari F8 Spider 3.9 V8

  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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