Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 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 MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,434 kg
    3,161 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    436 hp/t
    325 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625hp466kW
625hp466kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,434kg3,161lb
1,474kg3,250lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
9.2s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
436hp/t325kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,199mm47in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
279g/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 MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.2 s
42.1 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
10.9 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,434 kg
3,161 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
279 g/km
Power-to-weight score
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 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 MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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