Car comparison

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren 540C

3.8 V8 (Stage 3)

810 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021
VS

McLaren 540C

3.8 V8 (Stage 2)

702 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021
VS

McLaren 540C

3.8 V8 (Stage 1)

637 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021
VS

McLaren 540C

3.8 V8

540 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    374 km/h
    232 mph
  • Most powerful
    810 hp
    604 kW
  • Highest torque
    837 Nm
    617 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,311 kg
    2,890 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    618 hp/t
    461 kW/t
    1.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
Power
810hp604kW+270 hp
702hp523kW+162 hp
637hp475kW+97 hp
540hp403kW
Torque
837Nm617lb-ft+297 Nm
729Nm538lb-ft+189 Nm
659Nm486lb-ft+119 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,311kg2,890lb
1,311kg2,890lb
1,311kg2,890lb
1,311kg2,890lb
Top speed
374 km/h
232 mph
+44 km/h
359 km/h
223 mph
+29 km/h
349 km/h
217 mph
+19 km/h
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 370 km/h / 230 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 346 km/h / 215 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s-0.8 s
3.0s-0.5 s
3.2s-0.3 s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
7.5s-3.1 s
8.4s-2.1 s
9.1s-1.4 s
10.5s
0-60 mph
2.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
2.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.0s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
10.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
10.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
618hp/t461kW/t280hp/1000 lb
Calculated
535hp/t399kW/t243hp/1000 lb
Calculated
486hp/t362kW/t220hp/1000 lb
Calculated
412hp/t307kW/t187hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
638Nm/t427lb-ft/ton
Calculated
556Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
503Nm/t336lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,530mm178in
4,530mm178in
4,530mm178in
4,530mm178in
Width
2,095mm82in
2,095mm82in
2,095mm82in
2,095mm82in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,202mm47in
1,202mm47in
1,202mm47in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
CO2 emissions
249g/km
249g/km
249g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 702 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 637 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hpPowerTorque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 702 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 637 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp7,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp7,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp7,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp7,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
2.8 s
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
9.1 s
10.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
21.5 s
26.9 s
32.0 s
52.0 s
Top speed
374 km/h
232 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
349 km/h
217 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.6 s
4.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
810 hp
604 kW
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
702 hp
523 kW
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
637 hp
475 kW
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
540 hp
403 kW

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp has 270 hp more than McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hp.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hp and McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp: 270 hp (201 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
837 Nm
617 lb-ft
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
729 Nm
538 lb-ft
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
659 Nm
486 lb-ft
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
1,311 kg
2,890 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
374 km/h
232 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
359 km/h
223 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
349 km/h
217 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
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
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp2.7 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp3.0 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp3.2 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp3.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp and McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 702 hp and McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 637 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
618 hp/t
461 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
535 hp/t
399 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
486 hp/t
362 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
810 hp
604 kW
2.7 s
374 km/h
232 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
702 hp
523 kW
3.0 s
359 km/h
223 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
637 hp
475 kW
3.2 s
349 km/h
217 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
3.5 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
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
Power
810 hp
604 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
374 km/h
232 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
Power
702 hp
523 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
Power
637 hp
475 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
349 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 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
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
Power
810 hp
604 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
374 km/h
232 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
Power
702 hp
523 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
Power
637 hp
475 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
349 km/h
217 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp 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
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
2.7 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.0 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.2 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.5 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
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hp
618 hp/t
461 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hp
535 hp/t
399 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hp
486 hp/t
362 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 3)810 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 2)702 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8 (Stage 1)637 hpMcLaren540C3.8 V8540 hp
Power
810 hp
604 kW
702 hp
523 kW
637 hp
475 kW
540 hp
403 kW
Torque
837 Nm
617 lb-ft
729 Nm
538 lb-ft
659 Nm
486 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.5 s
Top speed
374 km/h
232 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
349 km/h
217 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
CO2 score
249 g/km
249 g/km
249 g/km
249 g/km
Power-to-weight score
618 hp/t
461 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
535 hp/t
399 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
486 hp/t
362 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 702 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 637 hpMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8 540 hp
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,809 LC/year2,809 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 810 hp

  • Has 108 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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