This comparison is mostly a Euro spec 12C and US spec 488
McLaren MP4-12C vs Ferrari 488 GTB
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l V8 | 3.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 600 / 591 | 670 / 661 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 760 / 561 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1458 / 3214 | 1547 / 3411 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 411 / 406 | 433 / 427 |
| Average price | €223,000 | €248,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 7.2 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 8.4 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 11.7 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 13.9 s | 13.3 s |
| 1/4 mile | 10.7 s @ 134.0 mph | 10.4 s @ 137.9 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.7 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 14.8 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 31.0 s | 23.9 s |
| 1000 m | 19.4 s @ 272.0 kph | 18.7 s @ 283.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.8 s | 2.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.6 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.4 s | 6.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 6.1 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 21.7 s | 15.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 30 m (97 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 111 m (365 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (443 ft) | 121 m (396 ft) |
| 300 kph - 0 | 295 m (969 ft) | 272 m (891 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 29 m (94 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (145 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
General performance
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 333 kph (207 mph) | 335 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.6 s @ 741 ft | 10.1 s @ 722 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 138.0 kph (85.7 mph) | 139.0 kph (86.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | 64 kg (141 lbs) | 205 kg (452 lbs) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren MP4-12C | Ferrari 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
488 GTB is the fastest by considerable margin.
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pinecone2 6y ago
And rightly so, considering the extra 70 hp and ~120 lb-ft of torque. Not to mention the 488 came out 5 years after the original Mp4-12c. Both very impressive cars in their days
