Car comparison

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8vsMcLaren 620R 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren 720S

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2023
VS

McLaren 620R

3.8 V8

620 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2021

Comparison overview

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McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    341 km/h
    212 mph
  • Most powerful
    720 hp
    537 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    507 hp/t
    378 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    360 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

McLaren 620R 3.8 V8

  • Lightest
    1,386 kg
    3,056 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren620R3.8 V8
Power
720hp537kW
620hp462kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,386kg3,056lb
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
447hp/t334kW/t203hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
550km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,557mm179in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,944mm77in
Height
1,196mm47in
1,194mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,674mm66in
1,680mm66in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
360L
120L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
72L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8McLaren 620R 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 620R 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren720S4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren620R3.8 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren620R3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.3 s
-
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
McLaren620R3.8 V8
620 hp
462 kW

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 has 100 hp more than McLaren 620R 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 620R 3.8 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
McLaren620R3.8 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
McLaren620R3.8 V8
1,386 kg
3,056 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 mph
McLaren620R3.8 V8
322 km/h
200 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s
McLaren620R3.8 V82.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren620R3.8 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren 620R 3.8 V8: 2.4 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
McLaren620R3.8 V8
447 hp/t
334 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph
McLaren620R3.8 V8
620 hp
462 kW
2.9 s
322 km/h
200 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
McLaren620R3.8 V8
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren620R3.8 V8
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
2.9 s
McLaren620R3.8 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
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
McLaren620R3.8 V8
447 hp/t
334 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren620R3.8 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
620 hp
462 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,386 kg
3,056 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Range score
-
550 km
342 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
447 hp/t
334 kW/t
2.2 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 720S 4.0 V8McLaren 620R 3.8 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 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

McLaren 620R 3.8 V8

  • Is 33 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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