Car comparison

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8vsMcLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023
VS

McLaren 650S Spider

625C 3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren 720S Spider 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
    490 hp/t
    366 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
Power
720hp537kW
625hp466kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
610Nm450lb-ft
Curb weight
1,468kg3,236lb
1,376kg3,034lb
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
46.5s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
7.9s
9.0s
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
24.2L/100 km9.7mpg US11.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb
Calculated
454hp/t339kW/t206hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
443Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,544mm179in
4,512mm178in
Height
1,194mm47in
1,199mm47in
Wheelbase-
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,656mm65in
Rear track-
1,583mm62in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
CO2 emissions
276g/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 720S Spider 4.0 V8McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V87,250 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
9.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
28.1 s
43.8 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
329 km/h
204 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
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
231 km/h
143 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 has 95 hp more than McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8 and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
610 Nm
450 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
1,376 kg
3,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 mph
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V82.9 s
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V83.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and McLaren 650S Spider 625C 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
24.2 L/100 km
9.7 mpg US
11.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 and McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8: 12.0 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
454 hp/t
339 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.1 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 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-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
24.2 L/100 km
9.7 mpg US
11.7 mpg UK

McLaren 720S Spider 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.9 s
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
24.2 L/100 km
9.7 mpg US
11.7 mpg UK
3.1 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
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
454 hp/t
339 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
24.2 L/100 km
9.7 mpg US
11.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8McLaren650S Spider625C 3.8 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.1 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
24.2 L/100 km
9.7 mpg US
11.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
CO2 score
276 g/km
275 g/km
Power-to-weight score
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
454 hp/t
339 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 Spider 4.0 V8McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK24.2 L/100 km9.7 mpg US11.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km42.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi68.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal3,630 L959 US gal798 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year6,353 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 12.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren 650S Spider 625C 3.8 V8

  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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