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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

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

McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,474 kg
    3,250 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
640hp477kW
625hp466kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,474kg3,250lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
49.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
9.2s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.3L/100 km11mpg US13.3mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
32.3L/100 km7.3mpg US8.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
379hp/t282kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
469km292mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,496cc396cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,610mm181in
4,509mm178in
Width
2,058mm81in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,135mm45in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
150L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
72L
CO2 emissions
495g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V128,000 rpm6,000 rpm8,250 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
39.1 s
42.1 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 has 15 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 15 hp (11 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s

Although Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 has more power, McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 9.6 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
3.4 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
640 hp
477 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
Fuel consumption
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
469 km
292 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
495 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 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 Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption21.3 L/100 km11 mpg US13.3 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.28 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.99 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,195 L844 US gal703 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,591 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Is 216 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 9.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 216 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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