Car comparison

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8vsLotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6

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

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McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8

650 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017
VS

Lotus 3-Eleven

Race 3.5 V6

466 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Highest torque
    678 Nm
    500 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
650hp485kW
466hp347kW
Torque
678Nm500lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,468kg3,236lb
890kg1,962lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.3s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
34.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
7.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.5s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
524hp/t390kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
-
Height
1,203mm47in
-
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
70L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V87,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V67,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
41.1 s
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Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
231 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
466 hp
347 kW

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 has 184 hp more than Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 and McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8: 184 hp (137 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
890 kg
1,962 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V83.0 s
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V63.0 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
524 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW
3.0 s
329 km/h
204 mph
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
466 hp
347 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
650 hp
485 kW
466 hp
347 kW
Torque
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
890 kg
1,962 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
615 km
382 mi
-
CO2 score
275 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
524 hp/t
390 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 650S Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 184 hp more
  • Has 268 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6

  • Is 578 kg lighter
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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