McLaren 650S Spider
Car comparison
McLaren 650S Spider 625C 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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Race 3.5 V6
Comparison overview
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McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8
- Fastest top speed329 km/h204 mph
- Most powerful625 hp466 kW
- Highest torque610 Nm450 lb-ft
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score42/100
- Best practicality score32/100
Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Lightest890 kg1,962 lb
- Best power-to-weight524 hp/t390 kW/t1.9 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625hp466kW | 466hp347kW |
| Torque | 610Nm450lb-ft | 410Nm302lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,376kg3,034lb | 890kg1,962lb |
| Top speed | 329 km/h 204 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 53.8s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph Calculated | 34.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.1s | 3.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.0s | 7.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0s Calculated | 2.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 24.2L/100 km9.7mpg US11.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 10.7s Calculated | 10.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 454hp/t339kW/t206hp/1000 lb Calculated | 524hp/t390kW/t237hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 443Nm/t297lb-ft/ton Calculated | 461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,799cc232cu in | 3,456cc211cu in |
| Length | 4,512mm178in | - |
| Height | 1,199mm47in | - |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | - |
| Front track | 1,656mm65in | - |
| Rear track | 1,583mm62in | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | - | 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 625C 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
- Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 7,250 rpm | 3,000-7,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
| Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 | 7,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.0 s | 2.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.0 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 43.8 s | - |
| 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 | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.0 s | 8.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.7 s | 10.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 219 km/h 136 mph | 231 km/h 144 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW |
| Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 | 466 hp 347 kW |
McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8 has 159 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 625C 3.8 V8: 159 hp (119 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 610 Nm 450 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 1,376 kg 3,034 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 3.1 s |
| Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 | 3.0 s |
Although McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8 has more power, Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 and McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 454 hp/t 339 kW/t 2.2 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW | 3.1 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8 | Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 625 hp 466 kW | 466 hp 347 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.1 s | 3.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 329 km/h 204 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,376 kg 3,034 lb | 890 kg 1,962 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 24.2 L/100 km 9.7 mpg US 11.7 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 275 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 454 hp/t 339 kW/t 2.2 kg/hp | 524 hp/t 390 kW/t 1.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 24.2 L/100 km9.7 mpg US11.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 42.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 68.16 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 3,630 L959 US gal798 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 6,353 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8
- Has 159 hp more
- Has 200 Nm more
- Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6
- Is 486 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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