Lamborghini Aventador (2011 – 2016) vs McLaren MP4-12C (2011 – 2014): specs compared
The Lamborghini Aventador is the more powerful of the two, with up to 690 hp against 625 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.9 s against 3.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 349 km/h against 333 km/h. The McLaren MP4-12C uses less fuel, from 11.7 L/100 km against 16.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,336 kg against 1,575 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Lamborghini Aventador is 274 mm longer than the McLaren MP4-12C.
| Specification |
Lamborghini
Aventador
2011 – 2016
|
McLaren
MP4-12C
2011 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2011 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 690 hp | 600 – 625 hp |
| Torque | 690 Nm | 601 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.9 s | 3.1 – 3.3 s |
| Top speed | 349 km/h | 322 – 333 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.7 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,506 mm |
| Width | 2,029 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,135 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,575 kg | 1,336 – 1,399 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

