Car comparison

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 3)

975 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017
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McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 2)

845 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017
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McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 1)

767 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017
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McLaren 650S Spider

3.8 V8

650 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    385 km/h
    239 mph
  • Most powerful
    975 hp
    727 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,051 Nm
    775 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,468 kg
    3,236 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    664 hp/t
    495 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
Power
975hp727kW+325 hp
845hp630kW+195 hp
767hp572kW+117 hp
650hp485kW
Torque
1,051Nm775lb-ft+373 Nm
915Nm675lb-ft+237 Nm
827Nm610lb-ft+149 Nm
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
+56 km/h
369 km/h
229 mph
+40 km/h
359 km/h
223 mph
+30 km/h
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
44.4s99% target: 381 km/h / 237 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
48.0s99% target: 365 km/h / 227 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
50.6s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph+0.3 s
Calculated
50.3s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.3s-0.7 s
2.6s-0.5 s
2.7s-0.3 s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
6.1s-2.5 s
6.9s-1.7 s
7.5s-1.1 s
8.6s
0-60 mph
2.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
2.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
2.6s-0.3 s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
9.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
10.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
664hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
576hp/t429kW/t261hp/1000 lb
Calculated
522hp/t390kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
716Nm/t479lb-ft/ton
Calculated
624Nm/t417lb-ft/ton
Calculated
563Nm/t377lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,512mm178in
4,512mm178in
4,512mm178in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
275g/km
275g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 845 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 767 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hpPowerTorque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 845 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 767 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp7,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp7,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp7,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp7,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.6 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.3 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
7.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.2 s
19.9 s
23.1 s
41.1 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
369 km/h
229 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
1.7 s
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.2 s
4.3 s
4.4 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
255 km/h
158 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
975 hp
727 kW
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
845 hp
630 kW
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
767 hp
572 kW
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
650 hp
485 kW

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp has 325 hp more than McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hp.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hp and McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp: 325 hp (242 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
1,051 Nm
775 lb-ft
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
915 Nm
675 lb-ft
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
827 Nm
610 lb-ft
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
678 Nm
500 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
385 km/h
239 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
369 km/h
229 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
359 km/h
223 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
329 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp2.3 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp2.6 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp2.7 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp3.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp and McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hp: 0.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 845 hp and McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 767 hp, separated by only 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
664 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
576 hp/t
429 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
522 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
615 km
382 mi
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
615 km
382 mi
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
615 km
382 mi
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
975 hp
727 kW
2.3 s
385 km/h
239 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
845 hp
630 kW
2.6 s
369 km/h
229 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
767 hp
572 kW
2.7 s
359 km/h
223 mph
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
650 hp
485 kW
3.0 s
329 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
Power
975 hp
727 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
Power
845 hp
630 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
369 km/h
229 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
Power
767 hp
572 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
Power
975 hp
727 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
Power
845 hp
630 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
369 km/h
229 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
Power
767 hp
572 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp 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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.3 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.6 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.7 s
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
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
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hp
664 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hp
576 hp/t
429 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hp
522 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
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
VehicleMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)975 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)845 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)767 hpMcLaren650S Spider3.8 V8650 hp
Power
975 hp
727 kW
845 hp
630 kW
767 hp
572 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
1,051 Nm
775 lb-ft
915 Nm
675 lb-ft
827 Nm
610 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.3 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
3.0 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
369 km/h
229 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 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
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
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 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
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
275 g/km
275 g/km
275 g/km
Power-to-weight score
664 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
576 hp/t
429 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
522 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
443 hp/t
330 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 845 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 767 hpMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 650 hp
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 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 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 975 hp

  • Has 130 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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