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Tesla Model S vs. McLaren 720S

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S and the McLaren 720S.

When comparing the Tesla Model S'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 Tesla Model S's and the McLaren 720S's specifications and ratings, the McLaren 720S is a better car than the Tesla Model S.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model S loses 59.5 percent of its value and the McLaren 720S loses 27.8 percent of its value. This means the McLaren 720S retains 31.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the McLaren 720S base engine makes 710 horsepower.

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Tesla Model S
McLaren 720S

2024 Tesla Model S
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$72,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

$93,498

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

$72,990 - $105,700

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:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

$125,386

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

$124,695 - $126,077

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

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

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$44,144

Depreciation %:

60.5%

Resale Value $:

$28,846

Residual Value %:

39.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

60.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

60.5% - 73.8%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$87,662

Depreciation %:

28.7%

Resale Value $:

$217,338

Residual Value %:

71.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Sports Cars)

33.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)

19.1% - 39.2%

Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

9.4 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 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 Tesla Model S

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:

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:

67.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

37.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)

3.2 - 67.5

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

Tesla Model S Rankings

Most Reliable Electric Cars

1 / 26

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Best Electric Cars Under $80k

1 / 3

Best Luxury Electric Cars Under $80k

1 / 3

Best Electric Cars

2 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 14

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 15

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 15

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

9 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 26

Most Affordable Electric Cars

11 / 19

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

12 / 26

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 26

McLaren 720S Rankings

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Tesla Model S Trim Levels

Base, Plaid

McLaren 720S Trim Levels

Base, Luxury, Performance

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 150000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

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:

670 hp

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.147 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:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

402 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity :

100 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

15 hours (240V)

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

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

28.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.3 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:

4560 lbs

Width:

86.2 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

197.7 inches

Wheelbase:

116.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

5 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:

19.0 x 9.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/35R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Solid Black

Blue

Deep Blue Metallic

Gray

Stealth Gray

Red

Ultra Red

White

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Green

Not available

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

Red

Amaranth Red / Vermillion Red

White

Glacier White / Silica White

Green

Flux Green

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

Cream

Black

Black

White

Black and White

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Carbon Black / Carbon Black with Scoria Grey

White

Not available

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