BMW M8 vs. McLaren 720S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M8 and McLaren 720S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M8 and the McLaren 720S.
When we compare the BMW M8's and the McLaren 720S's specifications and ratings, The McLaren 720S has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M8's and the McLaren 720S's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 720S is a better car than the BMW M8.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M8 loses 47.1 percent of its value and the McLaren 720S loses 27.8 percent of its value. This means the McLaren 720S retains 19.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M8’s base engine makes 617 horsepower, and the McLaren 720S base engine makes 710 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$134,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$305,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$312,757
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$143,900 - $672,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$117,403
Price Range:
$101,611 - $135,612
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,791
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$368,459
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
$202,134 - $658,520
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
McLaren 720S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for McLaren 720S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 2.7
BMW M8 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 41McLaren 720S Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
McLaren 720S Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
710 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.226 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
7.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4295 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53.6 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3139 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
47.1 inches
Length:
178.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black / Amethyst Black / Anthracite / Borealis / Onyx Black
Blue
Aurora Blue / Belize Blue / Burton Blue / Ludus Blue / Paris Blue / Serpentine / Tokyo Cyan / Vega Blue / Volcano Blue
Gray
Ceramic Grey / Cirrus Grey / Cosmos / Plateaux Grey / Saros / Sarthe Grey
Green
Flux Green
Red
Amaranth Red / Vermillion Red
White
Glacier White / Silica White
Orange
Ember Orange / Helios Orange / McLaren Orange / Papaya Spark / Ventura Orange
Purple
Lantana Purple
Silver
Ice Silver / Supernova Silver
Yellow
Volcano Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Midrand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige / Black/Sakhir Orange
Brown
Taruma Brown
Gray
Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
White
Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Carbon Black / Carbon Black with Scoria Grey
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
