Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8vsMcLaren 600LT 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 600LT Spider

3.8 V8

600 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2021

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,404 kg
    3,095 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    427 hp/t
    319 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    266 g/km
  • Best performance score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
625hp466kW
600hp447kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
1,404kg3,095lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
48.0s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
8.4s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
427hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,604mm181in
Width
1,908mm75in
2,095mm82in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,196mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,667mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
266g/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 600LT Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 600LT 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm5,500-6,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.1 s
52.9 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
223 km/h
139 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
600 hp
447 kW

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has 25 hp more than McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 25 hp (19 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
620 Nm
457 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
1,404 kg
3,095 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
324 km/h
201 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V82.9 s

Although McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has more power, McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 0.4 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
427 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi

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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
600 hp
447 kW
2.9 s
324 km/h
201 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren 600LT 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.9 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
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
427 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
2.9 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,404 kg
3,095 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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-
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
266 g/km
Power-to-weight score
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
427 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 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 600LT Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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