Car comparison

McLaren P1 P1 V8vsRUF RtR 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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McLaren P1

P1 V8

737 hp3799 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2015
VS

RUF RtR

3.8

802 hp3746 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2013-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

McLaren P1 P1 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    350 km/h
    217 mph
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

RUF RtR 3.8

  • Most powerful
    802 hp
    598 kW
  • Highest torque
    990 Nm
    730 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenP1P1 V8RUFRtR3.8
Power
737hp550kW
802hp598kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
990Nm730lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
To 99% top speed
34.6s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
6.8s
7.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.8s
Calculated
10.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
528hp/t394kW/t240hp/1000 lb
Calculated
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
516Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
664Nm/t445lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,746cc229cu in
Length
4,588mm181in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,946mm77in
2,012mm79in
Height
1,188mm47in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,658mm65in
-
Rear track
1,604mm63in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
CO2 emissions
194g/km
320g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren P1 P1 V8RUF RtR 3.8PowerTorque
  • McLaren P1 P1 V8: Power / Torque
  • RUF RtR 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenP1P1 V87,300 rpm4,000 rpm7,550 rpm
RUFRtR3.87,300 rpm4,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenP1P1 V8RUFRtR3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.4 s
23.7 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
249 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
737 hp
550 kW
RUFRtR3.8
802 hp
598 kW

RUF RtR 3.8 has 65 hp more than McLaren P1 P1 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
RUFRtR3.8
990 Nm
730 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
RUFRtR3.8
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
350 km/h
217 mph
RUFRtR3.8
350 km/h
217 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V82.8 s
RUFRtR3.83.1 s

Although RUF RtR 3.8 has more power, McLaren P1 P1 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenP1P1 V8
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RUFRtR3.8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren P1 P1 V8 and RUF RtR 3.8: 5.2 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
RUFRtR3.8
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenP1P1 V8
737 hp
550 kW
2.8 s
350 km/h
217 mph
RUFRtR3.8
802 hp
598 kW
3.1 s
350 km/h
217 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,588 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,188 mm
46.8 in
RUFRtR3.8
Power
802 hp
598 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RUFRtR3.8
Power
802 hp
598 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

McLaren P1 P1 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
2.8 s
RUFRtR3.8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
3.1 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
McLarenP1P1 V8
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RUFRtR3.8
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenP1P1 V8RUFRtR3.8
Power
737 hp
550 kW
802 hp
598 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
990 Nm
730 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
3.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
350 km/h
217 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,588 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,188 mm
46.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
CO2 score
194 g/km
320 g/km
Power-to-weight score
528 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 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 P1 P1 V8RUF RtR 3.8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren P1 P1 V8

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 126 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power

RUF RtR 3.8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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