McLaren 12C vs McLaren 750S

How does the McLaren 12C stack up against the McLaren 750S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

McLaren 12CMcLaren 12C
vs
McLaren 750SMcLaren 750S
SpecMcLaren 12CMcLaren 750S
Horsepower (max)607 hp740 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.9 s2.8 s
Top speed333 km/h332 km/h
Variants22
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarMid-engine V8 supercar
Generation12CMCL-750S
Production2011 – 20142023 – present
Length4,509 mm4,569 mm
Width1,908 mm1,930 mm
Height1,204 mm1,196 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,670 mm

McLaren 12C vs McLaren 750S: common questions

Is the McLaren 12C or McLaren 750S faster?
The McLaren 750S is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.7s versus the McLaren 12C's 2.8s (0-100 km/h in 2.8s vs 2.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren 12C or the McLaren 750S?
The McLaren 750S makes more power: 740 hp (552 kW) versus 607 hp (453 kW) for the McLaren 12C.
Is the McLaren 12C or McLaren 750S faster on top speed?
The McLaren 12C has the higher top speed at 207 mph (333 km/h), versus 206 mph (332 km/h) for the McLaren 750S.
What is the main difference between the McLaren 12C and the McLaren 750S?
Both are mid-engine v8 supercars in the same class. The McLaren 750S has the power advantage, while the McLaren 12C undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.