Car comparison

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8

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

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McLaren Speedtail

4.0 V8

1070 hpGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2020
VS

McLaren 720S

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    403 km/h
    250 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,070 hp
    798 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,150 Nm
    848 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    670 hp/t
    500 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,419 kg
    3,128 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
1,070hp798kW
720hp537kW
Torque
1,150Nm848lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,597kg3,521lb
1,419kg3,128lb
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 399 km/h / 248 mph
Calculated
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg 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
10.0s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
670hp/t500kW/t304hp/1000 lb
Calculated
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
720Nm/t482lb-ft/ton
Calculated
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement-
3,994cc244cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
4,543mm179in
Width
2,000mm79in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,196mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,674mm66in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume-
360L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8McLaren 720S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8-5,500-6,500 rpm6,750 rpm
McLaren720S4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 has 350 hp more than McLaren 720S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 350 hp (261 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,150 Nm
848 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,597 kg
3,521 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
403 km/h
250 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V83.0 s
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s

Although McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 has more power, McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren Speedtail 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 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 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 4.9 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
3.0 s
403 km/h
250 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 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 720S 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
3.0 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 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
VehicleMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.9 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 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
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
-
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 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 Speedtail 4.0 V8McLaren 720S 4.0 V8
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Has 350 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 163 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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