McLaren 540C (2015 – 2021) vs Acura NSX (2016 – 2022): specs compared
The Acura NSX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 573 hp against 540 hp. The McLaren 540C has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 307 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,725 kg. At 4,529 mm, the McLaren 540C is 59 mm longer than the Acura NSX.
| Specification |
McLaren
540C
2015 – 2021
|
Acura
NSX
2016 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2021 | 2016 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 540 hp | 507 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 2,096 mm | 2,217 mm |
| Height | 1,201 mm | 1,214 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 kg | 1,725 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

