RUF CTR 3
Car comparison
RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8vsMcLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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3.8 V8
Comparison overview
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RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.2 s
- Fastest top speed380 km/h236 mph
- Most powerful777 hp579 kW
- Highest torque980 Nm723 lb-ft
- Lightest1,400 kg3,086 lb
- Best power-to-weight555 hp/t414 kW/t1.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score95/100
McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions279 g/km
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score39/100
Specification comparison
| Model | RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 777hp579kW | 625hp466kW |
| Torque | 980Nm723lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,400kg3,086lb | 1,434kg3,161lb |
| Top speed | 380 km/h 236 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 78.7s99% target: 376 km/h / 234 mph Calculated | 50.0s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2s | 3.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.2s | 9.0s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1s Calculated | 3.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.8s Calculated | 10.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 555hp/t414kW/t252hp/1000 lb Calculated | 436hp/t325kW/t198hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 700Nm/t468lb-ft/ton Calculated | 418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 615km382mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,746cc229cu in | 3,799cc232cu in |
| Length | - | 4,509mm178in |
| Width | - | 1,908mm75in |
| Height | - | 1,199mm47in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625mm103in | 2,670mm105in |
| Front track | - | 1,656mm65in |
| Rear track | - | 1,583mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 120mm5in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | - | 72L |
| CO2 emissions | 311g/km | 279g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8: Power / Torque
- McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 7,100 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 7,350 rpm |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 7,500 rpm | 3,000-7,000 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.2 s | 3.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.2 s | 9.0 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 27.3 s | 36.2 s |
| Top speed | 380 km/h 236 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 4.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.1 s | 7.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.1 s | 9.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.8 s | 10.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 219 km/h 136 mph | 221 km/h 137 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 777 hp 579 kW |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW |
RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8 has 152 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8.
The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 and RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8: 152 hp (113 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 980 Nm 723 lb-ft |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 1,434 kg 3,161 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 380 km/h 236 mph |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 333 km/h 207 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 3.2 s |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 3.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8 and McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 and RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8: 1.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 555 hp/t 414 kW/t 1.8 kg/hp |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 436 hp/t 325 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 777 hp 579 kW | 3.2 s | 380 km/h 236 mph |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW | 3.3 s | 333 km/h 207 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 |
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| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 |
| 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 |
| 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK | 3.2 s |
| McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | 555 hp/t 414 kW/t 1.8 kg/hp | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8 | McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 777 hp 579 kW | 625 hp 466 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 980 Nm 723 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.2 s | 3.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 380 km/h 236 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb | 1,434 kg 3,161 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 615 km 382 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 311 g/km | 279 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 555 hp/t 414 kW/t 1.8 kg/hp | 436 hp/t 325 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8 | McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 |
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| Consumption | 13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.63 LC100 km | 20.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.02 LC100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,544 LC/year | 3,071 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8
- Has 152 hp more
- Has 380 Nm more
- Is 34 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
- Has 119 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
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8
- Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Emits 32 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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