Car comparison

McLaren W1 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 W1

4.0 V8

928 hp3988 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
VS

McLaren 720S

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    365 km/h
    227 mph Unrestricted
    350 km/h
    217 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    928 hp
    692 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,399 kg
    3,084 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    663 hp/t
    495 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    96/100

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Largest trunk
    360 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenW14.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
928hp692kW
720hp537kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,399kg3,084lb
1,419kg3,128lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Calculated
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph
Calculated
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
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
9.3s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,988cc243cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,543mm179in
Width
2,074mm82in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,182mm47in
1,196mm47in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,674mm66in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
87L
360L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
62L
-
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenW14.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
13.3 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Limited
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
6.4 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
232 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW

McLaren W1 4.0 V8 has 208 hp more than McLaren 720S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and McLaren W1 4.0 V8: 208 hp (155 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
900 Nm
664 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
McLarenW14.0 V8
1,399 kg
3,084 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
McLarenW14.0 V8
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 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
McLarenW14.0 V82.7 s
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenW14.0 V8
663 hp/t
495 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
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 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
McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
928 hp
692 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenW14.0 V8McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
928 hp
692 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 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
87 L
3.1 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
663 hp/t
495 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 720S 4.0 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Has 208 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 156 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 273 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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