Car comparison

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12vsMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

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

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Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

6.5 V12

740 hp6498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2017-2022
VS

McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,468 kg
    3,236 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    490 hp/t
    366 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    276 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
Power
740hp552kW
720hp537kW
Torque
690Nm509lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
46.5s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
7.9s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.2L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
455hp/t340kW/t207hp/1000 lb
Calculated
490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
425Nm/t284lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,498cc397cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,544mm179in
Width
2,030mm80in
2,161mm85in
Height
1,136mm45in
1,194mm47in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
-
Front track
1,720mm68in
-
Rear track
1,680mm66in
-
Ground clearance
115mm5in
-
Trunk volume
140L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
-
CO2 emissions
394g/km
276g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V128,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,650 rpm
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
32.9 s
28.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
231 km/h
143 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
740 hp
552 kW
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12 has 20 hp more than McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
690 Nm
509 lb-ft
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
350 km/h
217 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V123.0 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V82.9 s

Although Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12 has more power, McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12: 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12: 4.7 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
455 hp/t
340 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
740 hp
552 kW
3.0 s
350 km/h
217 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
Power
740 hp
552 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,136 mm
44.7 in
McLaren720S Spider4.0 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-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
Power
740 hp
552 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

McLaren 720S Spider 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
3.0 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
LamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12
455 hp/t
340 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniAventador S Roadster6.5 V12McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
Power
740 hp
552 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
690 Nm
509 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.9 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,136 mm
44.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
-
CO2 score
394 g/km
276 g/km
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
455 hp/t
340 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 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
VehicleLamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 118 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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