Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8vsMcLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
VS

McLaren 570S Spider

3.8 V8

570 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,474 kg
    3,250 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
625hp466kW
570hp425kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
1,498kg3,303lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
9.6s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
202L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
-
CO2 emissions
279g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm5,000-6,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
9.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.1 s
50.8 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
213 km/h
133 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
570 hp
425 kW

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has 55 hp more than McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
1,498 kg
3,303 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
328 km/h
204 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V83.2 s

Although McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has more power, McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 1.0 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 mph
McLaren570S Spider3.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

McLaren 570S Spider 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
McLaren570S Spider3.8 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.2 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
328 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
-
CO2 score
279 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
-
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 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 MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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