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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RUF CTR 3

Clubsport 3.8

777 hp3746 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2012-present
VS

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    380 km/h
    236 mph
  • Most powerful
    777 hp
    579 kW
  • Highest torque
    980 Nm
    723 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    555 hp/t
    414 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8McLarenMP4-12C 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 3.8McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • RUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.87,100 rpm4,000 rpm7,350 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8McLarenMP4-12C 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.83.2 s
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V83.3 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8
Power
777 hp
579 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
380 km/h
236 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
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

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 3Clubsport 3.8
Power
777 hp
579 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
380 km/h
236 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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

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
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRUFCTR 3Clubsport 3.8McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRUF CTR 3 Clubsport 3.8McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,071 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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