Car comparison

Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8vsMcLaren W1 4.0 V8

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

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Koenigsegg CCX

4.8 V8

888 hp4800 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turbo2008-2010
VS

McLaren W1

4.0 V8

928 hp3988 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    400 km/h
    249 mph
  • Highest torque
    940 Nm
    693 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    694 hp/t
    517 kW/t
    1.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    120 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKoenigseggCCX4.8 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
888hp662kW
928hp692kW
Torque
940Nm693lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,399kg3,084lb
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
97.5s99% target: 396 km/h / 246 mph
Calculated
25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
5.8s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
694hp/t517kW/t315hp/1000 lb
Calculated
663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
734Nm/t491lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
412km256mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,800cc293cu in
3,988cc243cu in
Length
4,293mm169in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,996mm79in
2,074mm82in
Height
1,114mm44in
1,182mm47in
Wheelbase-
2,680mm106in
Front track-
1,676mm66in
Rear track-
1,624mm64in
Ground clearance
95mm4in
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Trunk volume
120L
87L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKoenigseggCCX4.8 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
26.5 s
13.3 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
6.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
9.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
136 mph
274 km/h
171 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
888 hp
662 kW
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW

McLaren W1 4.0 V8 has 40 hp more than Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8 and McLaren W1 4.0 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
940 Nm
693 lb-ft
McLarenW14.0 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
McLarenW14.0 V8
1,399 kg
3,084 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
400 km/h
249 mph
McLarenW14.0 V8
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V83.0 s
McLarenW14.0 V82.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
694 hp/t
517 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
McLarenW14.0 V8
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
888 hp
662 kW
3.0 s
400 km/h
249 mph
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 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
KoenigseggCCX4.8 V8
Power
888 hp
662 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,293 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,114 mm
43.9 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKoenigseggCCX4.8 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
888 hp
662 kW
928 hp
692 kW
Torque
940 Nm
693 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.7 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Fuel consumption
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,293 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,114 mm
43.9 in
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
Range score
412 km
256 mi
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Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
694 hp/t
517 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
663 hp/t
495 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKoenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8
Consumption17 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,550 L674 US gal561 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,463 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Koenigsegg CCX 4.8 V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 119 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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