Car comparison

McLaren Artura 3.0 V6vsMcLaren 540C 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren Artura

3.0 V6

605 hp2993 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2024-present
VS

McLaren 540C

3.8 V8

540 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren Artura 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    345 km/h
    214 mph Unrestricted
    330 km/h
    205 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Highest torque
    585 Nm
    431 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8

  • Lightest
    1,311 kg
    2,890 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    412 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenArtura3.0 V6McLaren540C3.8 V8
Power
605hp451kW
540hp403kW
Torque
585Nm431lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,498kg3,303lb
1,311kg2,890lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.7s99% target: 342 km/h / 212 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
8.3s
10.5s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.5s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
412hp/t307kW/t187hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,354km841mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,913mm75in
2,095mm82in
Height
1,193mm47in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
-
Front track
1,650mm65in
-
Rear track
1,613mm64in
-
Trunk volume
160L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
-
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren Artura 3.0 V6McLaren 540C 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren Artura 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenArtura3.0 V67,500 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,750 rpm
McLaren540C3.8 V87,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenArtura3.0 V6McLaren540C3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.3 s
10.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
28.8 s
52.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.5 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
227 km/h
141 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
605 hp
451 kW
McLaren540C3.8 V8
540 hp
403 kW

McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 has 65 hp more than McLaren 540C 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 and McLaren Artura 3.0 V6: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
585 Nm
431 lb-ft
McLaren540C3.8 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V63.0 s
McLaren540C3.8 V83.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 and McLaren 540C 3.8 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 and McLaren 540C 3.8 V8: 5.9 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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
605 hp
451 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,193 mm
47.0 in
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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 Artura 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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
3.0 s
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
McLarenArtura3.0 V6
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
McLaren540C3.8 V8
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
VehicleMcLarenArtura3.0 V6McLaren540C3.8 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
540 hp
403 kW
Torque
585 Nm
431 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
345 km/h214 mph
Restricted
330 km/h205 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,193 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
1,354 km
841 mi
-
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
412 hp/t
307 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 Artura 3.0 V6McLaren 540C 3.8 V8
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren Artura 3.0 V6

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8

  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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