McLaren Elva vs Porsche 918 Spyder

How does the McLaren Elva stack up against the Porsche 918 Spyder? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

McLaren ElvaMcLaren Elva
vs
Porsche 918 SpyderPorsche 918 Spyder
SpecMcLaren ElvaPorsche 918 Spyder
Horsepower (max)804 hp875 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)N/A2.6 s
Top speed326 km/h345 km/h
Variants11
Body styleOpen-cockpit roadsterRoadster
GenerationElva918
Production2020 – 20222013 – 2015
Length4,612 mm4,643 mm
Width1,943 mm1,940 mm
Height1,087 mm1,167 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,730 mm

McLaren Elva vs Porsche 918 Spyder: common questions

Which has more horsepower, the McLaren Elva or the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The Porsche 918 Spyder makes more power: 875 hp (652 kW) versus 804 hp (600 kW) for the McLaren Elva.
Is the McLaren Elva or Porsche 918 Spyder faster on top speed?
The Porsche 918 Spyder has the higher top speed at 214 mph (345 km/h), versus 203 mph (326 km/h) for the McLaren Elva.
What is the main difference between the McLaren Elva and the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The McLaren Elva is a open-cockpit roadster, while the Porsche 918 Spyder is a roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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