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
2012 – 2015
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

