Compare McLaren 12C vs Alfa Romeo 4C vs Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Variants
Euro 5
Euro 6
Capacity
Coolant Capacity
10.6 L / 11.2 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
40.0 L / 10.6 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
24.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
285/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
114 mm / 4.5 in
Size | Height
1199 mm / 47.2 in
1183 mm / 46.6 in
1341 mm / 52.8 in
Size | Length
4509 mm / 177.5 in
3989 mm / 157.0 in
4381 mm / 172.5 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1894 mm / 74.6 in
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight
1434.0 kg / 3161.4 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2380 mm / 93.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
4.5 sec
4.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
3.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.5 m / 100.0 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.0 m / 403.4 ft
CO2 Emission
279 g/km
157 g/km
Fuel Economy
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
333.0 km/h / 206.9 mph
258.0 km/h / 160.3 mph
306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
M838T
F136 YC
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
9.2:1
11.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
1.7 L / 106.3 cu-in / 1742.0 cc
4.7 L / 286.3 cu-in / 4691.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
95.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2200-4250 rpm
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2014
2007 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
83%
78%
84%
Pros
- Much more approachable than the F1
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Double-wishbone suspensions all around
- Superbly balanced
- Good suspension setup
- Sweet little engine
- Much more affordable than the 8C
- Superb drivetrain
- Great, sensual styling
- Sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup
Cons
- Questionable styling
- Not very special
- No powerful engine options
- Very little cargo space
- Expensive
- Very high fuel consumption
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