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McLaren GT 4.0 V8vsNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6

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

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McLaren GT

4.0 V8

620 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023
VS

Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2016

Nismo 3.8 V6

600 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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McLaren GT 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    326 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    620 hp
    462 kW
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    405 hp/t
    302 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenGT4.0 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
620hp462kW
600hp447kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
652Nm481lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,703kg3,754lb
Gross weight-
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
38.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
7.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
405hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,683mm184in
4,690mm185in
Width-
1,895mm75in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,671mm66in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance-
105mm4in
Trunk volume
150L
249L
Max trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
72L
74L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren GT 4.0 V8Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6PowerTorque
  • McLaren GT 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenGT4.0 V87,500 rpm5,500-6,500 rpm7,750 rpm
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V66,800 rpm3,600-5,600 rpm7,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenGT4.0 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
49.5 s
-
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
230 km/h
143 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
620 hp
462 kW
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
600 hp
447 kW

McLaren GT 4.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 and McLaren GT 4.0 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
652 Nm
481 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
1,703 kg
3,754 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
326 km/h
203 mph
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V83.1 s
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V62.8 s

Although McLaren GT 4.0 V8 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 and McLaren GT 4.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren GT 4.0 V8 and Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6: 3.4 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
McLarenGT4.0 V8
405 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenGT4.0 V8
667 km
414 mi
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenGT4.0 V8
620 hp
462 kW
3.1 s
326 km/h
203 mph
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
600 hp
447 kW
2.8 s
315 km/h
196 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
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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
McLarenGT4.0 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.1 s
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
2.8 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
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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenGT4.0 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
620 hp
462 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
652 Nm
481 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
2.8 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
405 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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 GT 4.0 V8Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren GT 4.0 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 km (90 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6

  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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