McLaren MP4-12C Spider (2012 – 2015) vs Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (2012 – 2013): specs compared

The McLaren MP4-12C Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 625 hp against 550 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.1 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 328 km/h against 319 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 13.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,376 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,509 mm, the McLaren MP4-12C Spider is 163 mm longer than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Specification McLaren MP4-12C Spider McLaren MP4-12C Spider 2012 – 2015 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 2012 – 2013
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Italy
Documented years 2012 – 2015 2012 – 2013
Body style Spider · Convertible Spider · Convertible
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 625 hp 550 hp
Torque 601 Nm 540 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.1 s 4.2 s
Top speed 328 km/h 319 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 13.1 L/100 km 13.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,509 mm 4,346 mm
Width 2,093 mm 1,900 mm
Height 1,204 mm 1,184 mm
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,560 mm
Curb weight 1,376 kg 1,520 kg

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