McLaren 720S 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 720SBase | 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 | 2023 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | McLaren 720SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $305,000 (best) | $370,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | McLaren 720SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 12 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 21.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | McLaren 720SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 710 hp (best) | 563 hp |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | McLaren 720SBase | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 12.7 cu ft (best) | 9.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,139 lbs (best) | 5,203 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 122.5 in (best) |
| Length | 178.9 in | 208.1 in (best) |
| Height | 47.1 in | 59.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | McLaren 720SBase | 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 720S | Rolls-Royce Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $305,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $370,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Black Badge $421,000 MSRP |