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McLaren 540C 3.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8

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

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McLaren 540C

3.8 V8

540 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017

C 4.0 V8

557 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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McLaren 540C 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,311 kg
    2,890 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    412 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 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
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren540C3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
Power
540hp403kW
557hp415kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,311kg2,890lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight-
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
412hp/t307kW/t187hp/1000 lb
Calculated
343hp/t256kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,530mm178in
4,544mm179in
Width
2,095mm82in
-
Height
1,202mm47in
1,287mm51in
Wheelbase-
2,630mm104in
Front track-
1,684mm66in
Ground clearance-
96mm4in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
65L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 540C 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren540C3.8 V87,500 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V85,750-6,750 rpm1,900-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren540C3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
10.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
52.0 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
210 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8
540 hp
403 kW
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
557 hp
415 kW

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8 has 17 hp more than McLaren 540C 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V8
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 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
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren540C3.8 V83.5 s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V83.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8 has more power, McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8: 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 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
McLaren540C3.8 V8
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren540C3.8 V8
540 hp
403 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
557 hp
415 kW
3.7 s
317 km/h
197 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
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
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 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
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
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.7 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
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren540C3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 2017C 4.0 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
557 hp
415 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,311 kg
2,890 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 in
Range score
-
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
259 g/km
Power-to-weight score
412 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 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 540C 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 C 4.0 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 540C 3.8 V8

  • Is 314 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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