Car comparison

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12vsLamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

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

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

6.5 V12

640 hp6496 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010
VS

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder

5.2

551 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    640 hp
    477 kW
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    379 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    150 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.8 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    580 km
    360 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
640hp477kW
551hp411kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
49.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.3L/100 km11mpg US13.3mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
32.3L/100 km7.3mpg US8.7mpg UK
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
379hp/t282kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
469km292mi
Calculated
580km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,496cc396cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,610mm181in
4,345mm171in
Width
2,058mm81in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,135mm45in
1,184mm47in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
150L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
80L
CO2 emissions
495g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V128,000 rpm6,000 rpm8,250 rpm
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.28,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
11.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
39.1 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
640 hp
477 kW
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 has 89 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
319 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V123.4 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.24.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 7.5 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
469 km
292 mi
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
580 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
640 hp
477 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
551 hp
411 kW
4.2 s
319 km/h
198 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 in
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
3.4 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.2 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12LamborghiniGallardo LP 550-2 Spyder5.2
Power
640 hp
477 kW
551 hp
411 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Range score
469 km
292 mi
580 km
360 mi
CO2 score
495 g/km
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Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2
Consumption21.3 L/100 km11 mpg US13.3 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.28 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.99 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,195 L844 US gal703 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,591 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder 5.2

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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