Car comparison

McLaren P1 P1 V8vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 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 720S

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2023

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
  • 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 economy score
    85/100

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
737hp550kW
720hp537kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,419kg3,128lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
34.6s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.8s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
528hp/t394kW/t240hp/1000 lb
Calculated
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
516Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,588mm181in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,946mm77in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,188mm47in
1,196mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,658mm65in
1,674mm66in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume-
360L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
CO2 emissions
194g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren P1 P1 V8McLaren 720S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren P1 P1 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenP1P1 V87,300 rpm4,000 rpm7,550 rpm
McLaren720S4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
249 km/h
155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
737 hp
550 kW
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW

McLaren P1 P1 V8 has 17 hp more than McLaren 720S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren P1 P1 V8: 17 hp (13 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
350 km/h
217 mph
McLaren720S4.0 V8
341 km/h
212 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
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 0.1 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 2.4 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
507 hp/t
378 kW/t
2.0 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
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.

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
McLaren720S4.0 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
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
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.

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
McLaren720S4.0 V8
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenP1P1 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
2.9 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
CO2 score
194 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
-
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
507 hp/t
378 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 P1 P1 V8McLaren 720S 4.0 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren P1 P1 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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