Ferrari 458 Speciale vs McLaren 650S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 McLaren 650S
Overview
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Speciale | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $291,744 | $265,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | — | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 597 hp | 641 hp (best) |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 500 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.5 L (best) | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Curb weight | — | 3,236 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in (best) |
| Length | 180 in (best) | 177.6 in |
| Height | — | 47.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ferrari 458 SpecialeSpeciale | McLaren 650SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ferrari 458 Speciale | McLaren 650S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speciale $291,744 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $265,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $280,225 MSRP |
Ferrari 458 Speciale vs McLaren 650S FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale or 2015 McLaren 650S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale vs 2015 McLaren 650S on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale or 2015 McLaren 650S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 McLaren 650S starts lower at $265,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale or 2015 McLaren 650S?
- The 2015 McLaren 650S leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (265,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale or 2015 McLaren 650S?
- The 2015 McLaren 650S leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale or 2015 McLaren 650S?
- The 2015 McLaren 650S leads on horsepower in this comparison (641).