Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8vsMcLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8

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

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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
VS

McLaren 675LT Spider

3.8 V8

675 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Most powerful
    675 hp
    503 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,368 kg
    3,016 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    493 hp/t
    368 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
625hp466kW
675hp503kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
1,368kg3,016lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
44.3s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
8.1s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
493hp/t368kW/t224hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
512Nm/t342lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,908mm75in
2,095mm82in
Height
1,203mm47in
-
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
-
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V87,100 rpm5,000-6,500 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.1 s
41.9 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
227 km/h
141 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
675 hp
503 kW

McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8 has 50 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
1,368 kg
3,016 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
326 km/h
203 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V82.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
493 hp/t
368 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 mph
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
675 hp
503 kW
2.9 s
326 km/h
203 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height-

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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
493 hp/t
368 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8McLaren675LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
675 hp
503 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
2.9 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
Lightness
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,368 kg
3,016 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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height-
Range score
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
275 g/km
Power-to-weight score
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
493 hp/t
368 kW/t
2.0 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 MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 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 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

McLaren 675LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 106 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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