McLaren MP4-12C vs Porsche 911 Turbo
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l V8 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 600 / 591 | 540 / 533 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 710 / 524 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1458 / 3214 | 1613 / 3556 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 411 / 406 | 335 / 330 |
| Average price | €223,000 | €189,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:08.70 | 1:08.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.1 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 5.9 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 8.4 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 11.7 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 13.9 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.4 s @ 110.6 mph | 7.4 s @ 109.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.7 s @ 134.0 mph | 10.7 s @ 129.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 0.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 7.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.7 s | 9.6 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.8 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.2 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.4 s | 10.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 6.1 s | 7.2 s |
General performance
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 333 kph (207 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.6 s @ 741 ft | 10.0 s @ 715 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 1.05 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 73.1 kph (45.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (443 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (145 ft) | 44 m (143 ft) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 4078 | 4424 |
| Total | 4176 | 4524 |
Verdict
911 Turbo is the fastest by a small margin.
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