But the Ferrari is a little more comfortable for a long trip (I could be wrong, but that’s what I remember hearing). Also, IMO, the F12 is the better looking car.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs McLaren 650 S
| Category | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.3 l V12 | 3.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 740 / 730 | 650 / 641 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 690 / 509 | 678 / 500 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1747 / 3851 | 1457 / 3212 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 423 / 418 | 446 / 440 |
| Average price | €288,000 | €258,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| Pannonia Ring | 2:06.10 | 2:05.80 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:14.08 | 1:12.29 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.2 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.0 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 8.3 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 10.3 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 12.0 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 13.8 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 16.3 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 170 mph | 19.0 s | 18.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.3 s @ 113.1 mph | 7.2 s @ 113.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.6 s @ 137.3 mph | 10.4 s @ 136.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.1 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.5 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 13.9 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 19.0 s | 18.9 s |
| 1000 m | 19.1 s @ 280.0 kph | 18.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.6 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 5.9 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 5.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
General performance
| Category | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 345 kph (214 mph) | 333 kph (207 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 9.8 s @ 679 ft | 10.0 s @ 719 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) | 138.2 kph (85.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 14.1 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 15.6 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| Est. downforce @ 250 kph | 192 kg (424 lbs) | 124 kg (273 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 300 kph | 277 kg (610 lbs) | 178 kg (393 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 123 m (403 ft) | 121 m (397 ft) |
Summary
| Category | F12 Berlinetta | McLaren 650 S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
650 S is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
Scott 5y ago
