Car comparison

McLaren P1 P1 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 P1

P1 V8

737 hp3799 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2015
VS

McLaren 650S Coupe

3.8 V8

650 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren P1 P1 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    350 km/h
    217 mph
  • Most powerful
    737 hp
    550 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    528 hp/t
    394 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
737hp550kW
650hp485kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
To 99% top speed
34.6s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
6.8s
8.4s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.8s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
528hp/t394kW/t240hp/1000 lb
Calculated
443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
516Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,588mm181in
4,512mm178in
Width
1,946mm77in
2,093mm82in
Height
1,188mm47in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
-
Front track
1,658mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,583mm62in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
72L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren P1 P1 V8McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren P1 P1 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenP1P1 V87,300 rpm4,000 rpm7,550 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
MetricMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.4 s
35.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
249 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
737 hp
550 kW
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
650 hp
485 kW

McLaren P1 P1 V8 has 87 hp more than McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8 and McLaren P1 P1 V8: 87 hp (65 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
720 Nm
531 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
1,395 kg
3,075 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
350 km/h
217 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
McLarenP1P1 V82.8 s
McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 P1 P1 V8 and McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8: 3.4 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
737 hp
550 kW
2.8 s
350 km/h
217 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,588 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,188 mm
46.8 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 P1 P1 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
2.8 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
VehicleMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren650S Coupe3.8 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
3.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
333 km/h
207 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,588 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,188 mm
46.8 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
194 g/km
275 g/km
Power-to-weight score
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 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 P1 P1 V8McLaren 650S Coupe 3.8 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren P1 P1 V8

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 42 Nm more
  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 81 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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