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
2011 – 2014
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.