Car comparison

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8vsMcLaren W1 4.0 V8

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

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McLaren Speedtail

4.0 V8

1070 hpGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2020
VS

McLaren W1

4.0 V8

928 hp3988 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    403 km/h
    250 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,070 hp
    798 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,150 Nm
    848 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    670 hp/t
    500 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,399 kg
    3,084 lb
  • Best performance score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
1,070hp798kW
928hp692kW
Torque
1,150Nm848lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,597kg3,521lb
1,399kg3,084lb
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 399 km/h / 248 mph
Calculated
25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
7.2s
Calculated
5.8s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.0s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
670hp/t500kW/t304hp/1000 lb
Calculated
663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
720Nm/t482lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement-
3,988cc243cu in
Length
5,137mm202in
4,635mm182in
Width
2,000mm79in
2,074mm82in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,182mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track-
1,676mm66in
Rear track-
1,624mm64in
Trunk volume-
87L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
62L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.6 s
13.3 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
8.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.0 s
9.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 km/h
155 mph
274 km/h
171 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 has 142 hp more than McLaren W1 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
McLarenW14.0 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
McLarenW14.0 V8
1,399 kg
3,084 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
403 km/h
250 mph
McLarenW14.0 V8
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V83.0 s
McLarenW14.0 V82.7 s

Although McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8 has more power, McLaren W1 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
McLarenW14.0 V8
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
1,070 hp
798 kW
3.0 s
403 km/h
250 mph
McLarenW14.0 V8
928 hp
692 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 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
McLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
928 hp
692 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenSpeedtail4.0 V8McLarenW14.0 V8
Power
1,070 hp
798 kW
928 hp
692 kW
Torque
1,150 Nm
848 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.7 s
Top speed
403 km/h
250 mph
Unrestricted
365 km/h227 mph
Restricted
350 km/h217 mph
Lightness
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,182 mm
46.5 in
Trunk score
-
87 L
3.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
670 hp/t
500 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
663 hp/t
495 kW/t
1.5 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 Speedtail 4.0 V8
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren Speedtail 4.0 V8

  • Has 142 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

McLaren W1 4.0 V8

  • Is 198 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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