McLaren 720S vs. Ferrari 488 Pista
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the McLaren 720S and Ferrari 488 Pista 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 720S and the Ferrari 488 Pista.
When we compare the McLaren 720S's and the Ferrari 488 Pista's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 720S has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ferrari 488 Pista has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the McLaren 720S's and the Ferrari 488 Pista's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 720S is a better car than the Ferrari 488 Pista.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the McLaren 720S loses 30.9 percent of its value and the Ferrari 488 Pista loses 25.1 percent of its value. This means the Ferrari 488 Pista retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the McLaren 720S.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the McLaren 720S’s base engine makes 720 horsepower, and the Ferrari 488 Pista base engine makes 711 horsepower. The 720S is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. The 488 Pista is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 454 miles.This gives the McLaren 720S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ferrari 488 Pista the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
299000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
320505
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
96950 - 1650000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
330000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
320505
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
96950 - 1650000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
263658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
80535 - 782760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16766
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
553897
Price Range:
439224 - 623649
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
263658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
80535 - 782760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8913
# Good or Great Deals:
0
McLaren 720S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ferrari 488 Pista Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for McLaren 720S
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 Ferrari 488 Pista
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8488628270220115
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.7 - 5.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8036525421146583
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.7 - 5.0
McLaren 720S Rankings
Not yet available
Ferrari 488 Pista Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
McLaren 720S Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Performance
Ferrari 488 Pista Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
720 hp @ 7250 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.229 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
711 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
567 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.233 hp per pound
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):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 454 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
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:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3139 lbs
Width:
85.1 inches
Height:
47.1 inches
Length:
178.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3053 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
47.5 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black / Amethyst Black / Onyx Black
Blue
Aurora Blue / Blue / Burton Blue / Fistral Blue / Paris Blue / Polaris Blue
Brown
Argon / Bourbon
Gold
Solis
Gray
Blade Silver / Ceramic Grey / Cosmos / Saros / Sarthe Grey / Storm Grey
Orange
Azores / McLaren Orange / Papaya Spark
Purple
Lantana Purple / Mauvine Blue
Red
Memphis Red / Quartz
Silver
Silver
White
Glacier White / Muriwai White / Pearl White / Silica White / White
Yellow
Volcano Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero / Nero Daytona Metallic
Blue
Azzurro California Metallic / Blu Tour De France Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Argento Nurburgring Metallic / Grigio Ferro Metallic / Grigio Scuro / Grigio Silverstone Metallic / Grigio Titanio Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Rosso Corsa / Rosso Fiorano / Rosso Mugello / Rosso Scuderia
Silver
Not available
White
Bianco Avus
Yellow
Giallo Modena
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black with Scoria Grey
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Nero
Blue
Blu Medio / Blu Scuro
Brown
Bordeaux / Cioccolato / Cuoio / Iroko
Red
Rosso FX
