Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8vsMcLaren GT 4.0 V8

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

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McLaren MP4-12C Coupe

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2011-2014
VS

McLaren GT

4.0 V8

620 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

McLaren GT 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Lightest
    1,434 kg
    3,161 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    436 hp/t
    325 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenGT4.0 V8
Power
625hp466kW
620hp462kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,434kg3,161lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
9.0s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
436hp/t325kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
405hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,683mm184in
Width
1,908mm75in
2,045mm81in
Height
1,199mm47in
1,234mm49in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,663mm65in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
150L
Max trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8McLaren GT 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren GT 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLarenGT4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenGT4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
9.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.2 s
49.5 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
McLarenGT4.0 V8
620 hp
462 kW

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 has 5 hp more than McLaren GT 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren GT 4.0 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
McLarenGT4.0 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
1,434 kg
3,161 lb
McLarenGT4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
333 km/h
207 mph
McLarenGT4.0 V8
326 km/h
203 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V83.3 s
McLarenGT4.0 V83.1 s

Although McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 has more power, McLaren GT 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren GT 4.0 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenGT4.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren GT 4.0 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: 0.9 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
McLarenGT4.0 V8
405 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi
McLarenGT4.0 V8
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
333 km/h
207 mph
McLarenGT4.0 V8
620 hp
462 kW
3.1 s
326 km/h
203 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
McLarenGT4.0 V8
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenGT4.0 V8
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

McLaren GT 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
McLarenGT4.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.1 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenGT4.0 V8
405 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenGT4.0 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
620 hp
462 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.1 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
Lightness
1,434 kg
3,161 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,683 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
245 g/km
Trunk score
-
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
405 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 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 MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8McLaren GT 4.0 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

McLaren GT 4.0 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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