McLaren MP4-12C (2011 – 2014) vs Lamborghini Gallardo (2011 – 2013): 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 uses less fuel, from 11.7 L/100 km against 13.5 L/100 km. At 4,506 mm, the McLaren MP4-12C is 119 mm longer than the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Specification McLaren MP4-12C McLaren MP4-12C 2011 – 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Lamborghini Gallardo 2011 – 2013
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Italy
Documented years 2011 – 2014 2011 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
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 13.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,506 mm 4,387 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,900 mm
Height 1,199 mm 1,166 mm
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,560 mm
Curb weight 1,336 – 1,399 kg 1,340 kg

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