Ferrari 488 Spider vs McLaren 720S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 McLaren 720S
Overview
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Convertible | 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 | 2019 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $291,627 (best) | $305,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.7 gal (best) | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 661 hp | 710 hp (best) |
| Torque | 561 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.9 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 8.1 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lbs | 3,139 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in (best) |
| Length | 179.8 in (best) | 178.9 in |
| Height | 47.7 in (best) | 47.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ferrari 488 SpiderBase | McLaren 720SBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (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 488 Spider | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $291,627 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $305,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Ferrari 488 Spider vs McLaren 720S FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2023 McLaren 720S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider vs 2023 McLaren 720S on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2023 McLaren 720S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider starts lower at $291,627.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2023 McLaren 720S?
- The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (291,627).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2023 McLaren 720S?
- The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider or 2023 McLaren 720S?
- The 2023 McLaren 720S leads on horsepower in this comparison (710).