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) | None reported | None reported |
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 |