McLaren 650S vs Rolls-Royce Dawn
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Overview
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $265,500 (best) | $370,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 21.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 641 hp (best) | 563 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.8 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 9.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,236 lbs (best) | 5,203 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 122.5 in (best) |
| Length | 177.6 in | 208.1 in (best) |
| Height | 47.2 in | 59.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | McLaren 650SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | McLaren 650S | Rolls-Royce Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $265,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $370,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $280,225 MSRP | Black Badge $421,000 MSRP |