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McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 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 Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 3)

937 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 2)

812 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8 (Stage 1)

737 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    385 km/h
    239 mph
  • Most powerful
    937 hp
    699 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,474 kg
    3,250 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    636 hp/t
    474 kW/t
    1.6 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
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
Power
937hp699kW+312 hp
812hp606kW+187 hp
737hp550kW+112 hp
625hp466kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
1,474kg3,250lb
1,474kg3,250lb
1,474kg3,250lb
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
+56 km/h
369 km/h
229 mph
+40 km/h
359 km/h
223 mph
+30 km/h
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
45.1s99% target: 381 km/h / 237 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 365 km/h / 227 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph+0.0 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.6s-0.7 s
2.8s-0.5 s
3.0s-0.3 s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
6.5s-2.7 s
7.4s-1.8 s
8.0s-1.2 s
9.2s
0-60 mph
2.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
2.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
2.9s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
10.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
10.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
636hp/t474kW/t288hp/1000 lb
Calculated
551hp/t411kW/t250hp/1000 lb
Calculated
500hp/t373kW/t227hp/1000 lb
Calculated
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
631Nm/t422lb-ft/ton
Calculated
550Nm/t368lb-ft/ton
Calculated
497Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,509mm178in
4,509mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
72L
72L
72L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
279g/km
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 Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 812 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 737 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hpPowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 812 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 737 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp7,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp7,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp7,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp7,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.5 s
2.7 s
2.9 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.6 s
2.8 s
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.5 s
7.4 s
8.0 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.9 s
20.7 s
24.0 s
42.1 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
369 km/h
229 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
4.5 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
251 km/h
156 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph

Power comparison

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

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp has 312 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hp.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hp and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp: 312 hp (233 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hp: 0.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 812 hp and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 737 hp, separated by only 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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
636 hp/t
474 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
500 hp/t
373 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
937 hp
699 kW
2.6 s
385 km/h
239 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
812 hp
606 kW
2.8 s
369 km/h
229 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
737 hp
550 kW
3.0 s
359 km/h
223 mph
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
Power
937 hp
699 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
Power
812 hp
606 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
369 km/h
229 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
Power
937 hp
699 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
Power
812 hp
606 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
369 km/h
229 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp 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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.6 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
2.8 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.0 s
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hp
636 hp/t
474 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hp
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hp
500 hp/t
373 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
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 Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 3)937 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 2)812 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8 (Stage 1)737 hpMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8625 hp
Power
937 hp
699 kW
812 hp
606 kW
737 hp
550 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.6 s
2.8 s
3.0 s
3.3 s
Top speed
385 km/h
239 mph
369 km/h
229 mph
359 km/h
223 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
Lightness
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,474 kg
3,250 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
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
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,203 mm
47.4 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
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
279 g/km
279 g/km
279 g/km
Power-to-weight score
636 hp/t
474 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
551 hp/t
411 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
500 hp/t
373 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 2) 812 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 1) 737 hpMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 625 hp
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 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 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 (Stage 3) 937 hp

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 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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