Car comparison

RUF CTR 2017 3.6vsMcLaren 720S 4.0 V8

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

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RUF CTR 2017

3.6

710 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2017-present
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 720S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Most powerful
    720 hp
    537 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

RUF CTR 2017 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    360 km/h
    224 mph
  • Highest torque
    880 Nm
    649 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    592 hp/t
    441 kW/t
    1.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRUFCTR 20173.6McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
710hp529kW
720hp537kW
Torque
880Nm649lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,419kg3,128lb
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph
Calculated
44.9s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
7.8s
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg 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
10.9s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
592hp/t441kW/t268hp/1000 lb
Calculated
507hp/t378kW/t230hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
733Nm/t491lb-ft/ton
Calculated
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,210mm166in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,930mm76in
Height-
1,196mm47in
Wheelbase-
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,674mm66in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume-
360L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
CO2 emissions
306g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

RUF CTR 2017 3.6McLaren 720S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • RUF CTR 2017 3.6: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RUFCTR 20173.66,750 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm7,000 rpm
McLaren720S4.0 V87,250 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRUFCTR 20173.6McLaren720S4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
25.8 s
27.3 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
232 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 20173.6
710 hp
529 kW
McLaren720S4.0 V8
720 hp
537 kW

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 has 10 hp more than RUF CTR 2017 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between RUF CTR 2017 3.6 and McLaren 720S 4.0 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 20173.6
880 Nm
649 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
1,200 kg
2,646 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
360 km/h
224 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
RUFCTR 20173.63.5 s
McLaren720S4.0 V82.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 and RUF CTR 2017 3.6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 20173.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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 RUF CTR 2017 3.6: 2.1 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
592 hp/t
441 kW/t
1.7 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
710 hp
529 kW
3.5 s
360 km/h
224 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
Power
710 hp
529 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,210 mm
165.7 in
Height-
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
RUFCTR 20173.6
Power
710 hp
529 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
3.5 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
RUFCTR 20173.6
592 hp/t
441 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
VehicleRUFCTR 20173.6McLaren720S4.0 V8
Power
710 hp
529 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
880 Nm
649 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
2.9 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,210 mm
165.7 in
Height-
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
306 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
-
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
592 hp/t
441 kW/t
1.7 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
VehicleRUF CTR 2017 3.6McLaren 720S 4.0 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

RUF CTR 2017 3.6

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 219 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

McLaren 720S 4.0 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 57 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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