McLaren 600LT vs. Audi R8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the McLaren 600LT and Audi R8 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 McLaren 600LT and the Audi R8.
When comparing the McLaren 600LT's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 600LT has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the McLaren 600LT's and the Audi R8's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 600LT is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2019 McLaren 600LT ranges from $185,990 to $272,954 while a used 2023 Audi R8 is priced between $161,914 to $235,433.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the McLaren 600LT’s base engine makes 592 horsepower, and the Audi R8 base engine makes 562 horsepower. The 600LT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles.This gives the McLaren 600LT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi R8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
240000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
292697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
149995 - 958966
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
171000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
218256
Price Range:
185990 - 272954
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
316929
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
89694 - 1300720
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14751
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
187852
Price Range:
161914 - 235433
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7200
# Good or Great Deals:
1
McLaren 600LT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for McLaren 600LT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7753602943428073
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5251910958810433
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
McLaren 600LT Rankings
Not yet available
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 23Ranking
9 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
13 out of / 23Ranking
20 out of / 38Ranking
27 out of / 38Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
McLaren 600LT Trim Levels
Base
Audi R8 Trim Levels
5.2 quattro V10 perform. Spyder, 5.2 quattro V10 performance, 5.2 V10 GT, 5.2 V10 performance, 5.2 V10 performance Spyder
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
592 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque:
457 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.198 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.146 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
5.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2994 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
47 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
105 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3847 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.9 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black / Amethyst Black / Borealis / Onyx Black
Blue
Burton Blue / Curacao Blue / Fistral Blue / Paris Blue / Polaris Blue / Vega Blue
Gray
Ceramic Grey / Chicane Effect / Cosmos / Saros / Sarthe Grey
Green
Luminaire Green
Orange
Helios Orange / McLaren Orange / Myan Orange / Papaya Spark
Purple
Lantana Purple / Mauvine Blue
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Silver
White
Muriwai White / Silica White / White
Yellow
Sicilian Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Ara Blue Crystal Effect / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black / Carbon Black with Graphite / Carbon Black with Jet Black Insert
Blue
Carbon Black with Midnight Blue / Jet Black with Midnight Blue
Gray
Jet Black with Scoria Grey
Orange
Carbon Black with Burnt Orange
Red
Jet Black with Carmine Red
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
