McLaren MP4-12C Spider (2012 – 2015) vs Ferrari 458 Spider (2011 – 2015): specs compared

The McLaren MP4-12C Spider 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: 328 km/h against 320 km/h. The Ferrari 458 Spider uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. The McLaren MP4-12C Spider is the lighter car, from 1,376 kg against 1,535 kg.

Specification McLaren MP4-12C Spider McLaren MP4-12C Spider 2012 – 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider Ferrari 458 Spider 2011 – 2015
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Italy
Documented years 2012 – 2015 2011 – 2015
Body style Spider · Convertible Spider · Convertible
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 625 hp 570 hp
Torque 601 Nm 540 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.1 s 3.4 s
Top speed 328 km/h 320 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 13.1 L/100 km 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,509 mm 4,526 mm
Width 2,093 mm 1,938 mm
Height 1,204 mm 1,212 mm
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,649 mm
Curb weight 1,376 kg 1,535 kg

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