McLaren MP4-12C (2011 – 2014) vs Ferrari 458 Spider (2011 – 2015): specs compared

The McLaren MP4-12C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 625 hp against 570 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.1 s against 3.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 333 km/h against 320 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,336 kg against 1,535 kg.

Specification McLaren MP4-12C McLaren MP4-12C 2011 – 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider Ferrari 458 Spider 2011 – 2015
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Italy
Documented years 2011 – 2014 2011 – 2015
Body style — Spider · Convertible
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 600 – 625 hp 570 hp
Torque 601 Nm 540 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.1 – 3.3 s 3.4 s
Top speed 322 – 333 km/h 320 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.7 – 13.1 L/100 km 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,506 mm 4,526 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,938 mm
Height 1,199 mm 1,212 mm
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,649 mm
Curb weight 1,336 – 1,399 kg 1,535 kg

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