McLaren 720S
Car comparison
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8vsMcLaren 570S 3.8 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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3.8 V8
Comparison overview
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McLaren 720S 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.9 s
- Fastest top speed341 km/h212 mph
- Most powerful720 hp537 kW
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight507 hp/t378 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.7 L/100 km22.0 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions249 g/km
- Largest trunk360 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score96/100
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score40/100
McLaren 570S 3.8 V8
- Lightest1,344 kg2,963 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | McLaren720S4.0 V8 | McLaren570S3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 720hp537kW | 570hp425kW |
| Torque | 770Nm568lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,419kg3,128lb | 1,344kg2,963lb |
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 328 km/h 204 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph Calculated | 58.5s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.9s | 3.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.8s | 9.5s |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8s Calculated | 3.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.2s Calculated | 10.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb Calculated | 424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton Calculated | 446Nm/t299lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,994cc244cu in | 3,799cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,543mm179in | 4,530mm178in |
| Width | 1,930mm76in | 2,093mm82in |
| Height | 1,196mm47in | 1,200mm47in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | 2,670mm105in |
| Front track | 1,674mm66in | - |
| Rear track | 1,629mm64in | - |
| Trunk volume | 360L | 144L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| CO2 emissions | 249g/km | 249g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- McLaren 570S 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 7,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 7,500 rpm | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | McLaren720S4.0 V8 | McLaren570S3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.8 s | 3.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.9 s | 3.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 7.8 s | 9.5 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 27.3 s | 49.5 s |
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 328 km/h 204 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.8 s | 7.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.7 s | 9.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.2 s | 10.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 232 km/h 144 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 720 hp 537 kW |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 570 hp 425 kW |
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 has 150 hp more than McLaren 570S 3.8 V8.
The biggest power difference is between McLaren 570S 3.8 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 328 km/h 204 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 2.9 s |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 3.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren 570S 3.8 V8: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 424 hp/t 316 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 720 hp 537 kW | 2.9 s | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 570 hp 425 kW | 3.2 s | 328 km/h 204 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
McLaren 720S 4.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 2.9 s |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 3.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren570S3.8 V8 | 424 hp/t 316 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | McLaren720S4.0 V8 | McLaren570S3.8 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 720 hp 537 kW | 570 hp 425 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.9 s | 3.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 341 km/h 212 mph | 328 km/h 204 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb | 1,344 kg 2,963 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 249 g/km | 249 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 360 L 12.7 cu ft | 144 L 5.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 424 hp/t 316 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 | McLaren 570S 3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 18.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year | 2,809 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8
- Has 150 hp more
- Has 170 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 216 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
McLaren 570S 3.8 V8
- Is 75 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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