Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8vsWiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 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

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF5

4.4 V8

555 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 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
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
625hp466kW
555hp414kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,220mm166in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,203mm47in
1,180mm46in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,507mm99in
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
70L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
299g/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 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V85,750-6,250 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.1 s
-
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 has 70 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8 and McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
1,470 kg
3,241 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 Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
311 km/h
193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: 0.6 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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8 and Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: 1.2 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
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
543 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
329 km/h
204 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW
3.9 s
311 km/h
193 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
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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 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
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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 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 Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.9 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
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
555 hp
414 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.9 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,474 kg
3,250 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
543 km
337 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
299 g/km
Power-to-weight score
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 4 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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