Car comparison

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8vsMcLaren 650S Coupe 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 650S Coupe

3.8 V8

650 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

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
  • Lightest
    1,419 kg
    3,128 lb
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
720hp537kW
650hp485kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,512mm178in
Width
1,930mm76in
2,093mm82in
Height
1,196mm47in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
-
Front track
1,674mm66in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
360L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
72L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Coupe 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V87,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.3 s
35.0 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 has 70 hp more than McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 70 hp (52 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
678 Nm
500 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
333 km/h
207 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren 650S Coupe 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren 650S Coupe 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW
3.0 s
333 km/h
207 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.0 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
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
443 hp/t
330 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
VehicleMcLaren720S4.0 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.0 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
-
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
275 g/km
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
443 hp/t
330 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 720S 4.0 V8McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 92 Nm more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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