McLaren 720S
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McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMcLaren 720S
4.0 V8 (Stage 2)
McLaren 720S
4.0 V8 (Stage 1)
McLaren 720S
4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.3 s
- Fastest top speed399 km/h248 mph
- Most powerful1,080 hp805 kW
- Highest torque1,194 Nm880 lb-ft
- Lightest1,419 kg3,128 lb
- Best power-to-weight761 hp/t568 kW/t1.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.7 L/100 km22.0 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions249 g/km
- Largest trunk360 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score96/100
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score40/100
Specification comparison
| Model | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp |
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| Power | 1,080hp805kW+360 hp | 936hp698kW+216 hp | 850hp634kW+130 hp | 720hp537kW |
| Torque | 1,194Nm880lb-ft+424 Nm | 1,040Nm767lb-ft+270 Nm | 939Nm693lb-ft+169 Nm | 770Nm568lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,419kg3,128lb | 1,419kg3,128lb | 1,419kg3,128lb | 1,419kg3,128lb |
| Top speed | 399 km/h 248 mph | 383 km/h 238 mph | 372 km/h 231 mph | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 38.1s99% target: 395 km/h / 245 mph-6.7 s Calculated | 41.9s99% target: 379 km/h / 236 mph-3.0 s Calculated | 44.2s99% target: 368 km/h / 229 mph-0.6 s Calculated | 44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.3s-0.6 s | 2.5s-0.4 s | 2.6s-0.3 s | 2.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 5.5s-2.3 s | 6.2s-1.6 s | 6.8s-1.0 s | 7.8s |
| 0-60 mph | 2.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 2.4s-0.4 s Calculated | 2.5s-0.3 s Calculated | 2.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 9.0s-1.2 s Calculated | 9.4s-0.8 s Calculated | 9.7s-0.5 s Calculated | 10.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 761hp/t568kW/t345hp/1000 lb Calculated | 660hp/t492kW/t299hp/1000 lb Calculated | 599hp/t446kW/t272hp/1000 lb Calculated | 507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 841Nm/t563lb-ft/ton Calculated | 733Nm/t490lb-ft/ton Calculated | 662Nm/t443lb-ft/ton Calculated | 543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,994cc244cu in | 3,994cc244cu in | 3,994cc244cu in | 3,994cc244cu in |
| Length | 4,543mm179in | 4,543mm179in | 4,543mm179in | 4,543mm179in |
| Width | 1,930mm76in | 1,930mm76in | 1,930mm76in | 1,930mm76in |
| Height | 1,196mm47in | 1,196mm47in | 1,196mm47in | 1,196mm47in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | 2,670mm105in | 2,670mm105in | 2,670mm105in |
| Front track | 1,674mm66in | 1,674mm66in | 1,674mm66in | 1,674mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,629mm64in | 1,629mm64in | 1,629mm64in | 1,629mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 360L | 360L | 360L | 360L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CO2 emissions | 249g/km | 249g/km | 249g/km | 249g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp: Power / Torque
- McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp: Power / Torque
- McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hp: Power / Torque
- McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 720 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 7,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 7,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 7,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 7,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp |
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0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.2 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.3 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 5.5 s | 6.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 13.3 s | 16.1 s | 18.4 s | 27.3 s |
| Top speed | 399 km/h 248 mph | 383 km/h 238 mph | 372 km/h 231 mph | 341 km/h 212 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 1.6 s | 1.7 s | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.1 s | 4.3 s | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.0 s | 6.3 s | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 7.7 s | 8.0 s | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s | 9.7 s | 10.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 269 km/h 167 mph | 256 km/h 159 mph | 247 km/h 154 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 1,080 hp 805 kW |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 936 hp 698 kW |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 850 hp 634 kW |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 720 hp 537 kW |
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp has 360 hp more than McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 720 hp.
The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 720 hp and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp: 360 hp (268 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 1,194 Nm 880 lb-ft |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 1,040 Nm 767 lb-ft |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 939 Nm 693 lb-ft |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 399 km/h 248 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 383 km/h 238 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 372 km/h 231 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 341 km/h 212 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 2.3 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 2.5 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 2.6 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 2.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 720 hp: 0.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 761 hp/t 568 kW/t 1.3 kg/hp |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 660 hp/t 492 kW/t 1.5 kg/hp |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 599 hp/t 446 kW/t 1.7 kg/hp |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 1,080 hp 805 kW | 2.3 s | 399 km/h 248 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 936 hp 698 kW | 2.5 s | 383 km/h 238 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 850 hp 634 kW | 2.6 s | 372 km/h 231 mph |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 720 hp 537 kW | 2.9 s | 341 km/h 212 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 2.3 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 2.5 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 2.6 s |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 2.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | 761 hp/t 568 kW/t 1.3 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | 660 hp/t 492 kW/t 1.5 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | 599 hp/t 446 kW/t 1.7 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp | McLaren720S4.0 V8720 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,080 hp 805 kW | 936 hp 698 kW | 850 hp 634 kW | 720 hp 537 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,194 Nm 880 lb-ft | 1,040 Nm 767 lb-ft | 939 Nm 693 lb-ft | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.3 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 399 km/h 248 mph | 383 km/h 238 mph | 372 km/h 231 mph | 341 km/h 212 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb | 1,419 kg 3,128 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 249 g/km | 249 g/km | 249 g/km | 249 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 360 L 12.7 cu ft | 360 L 12.7 cu ft | 360 L 12.7 cu ft | 360 L 12.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 761 hp/t 568 kW/t 1.3 kg/hp | 660 hp/t 492 kW/t 1.5 kg/hp | 599 hp/t 446 kW/t 1.7 kg/hp | 507 hp/t 378 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp | McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp | McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hp | McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 720 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 18.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year | 2,809 LC/year | 2,809 LC/year | 2,809 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp
- Has 144 hp more
- Has 154 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 101 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
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp
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