Car comparison

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8vsMaserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6

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

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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023
VS

Maserati MC20 Cielo

3.0 V6

630 hp2992 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboRoadster2023-present

Comparison overview

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McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    341 km/h
    212 mph
  • Most powerful
    720 hp
    537 kW
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
720hp537kW
630hp470kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
730Nm538lb-ft
Curb weight
1,468kg3,236lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.5s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
7.9s
9.2s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb
Calculated
409hp/t305kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
522km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
2,992cc183cu in
Length
4,544mm179in
4,669mm184in
Width
2,161mm85in
1,965mm77in
Height
1,194mm47in
1,218mm48in
Wheelbase-
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,680mm66in
Rear track-
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume-
50L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
60L
CO2 emissions
276g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V67,500 rpm3,000-5,500 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
28.1 s
47.0 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
231 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
630 hp
470 kW

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 has 90 hp more than Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
730 Nm
538 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 mph
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V82.9 s
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V63.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6: 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: 0.7 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
409 hp/t
305 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
630 hp
470 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
50 L
1.8 cu ft
Length
4,669 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,218 mm
48.0 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
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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.9 s
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.0 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
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
MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
409 hp/t
305 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8MaseratiMC20 Cielo3.0 V6
Power
720 hp
537 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.0 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
50 L
1.8 cu ft
Length
4,669 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,218 mm
48.0 in
Range score
-
522 km
324 mi
CO2 score
276 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
50 L
1.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
409 hp/t
305 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 72 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Maserati MC20 Cielo 3.0 V6

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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