McLaren 720S vs Rolls-Royce Dawn (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$51,350
- 720S: $51,350 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Dawn: 3.1 cu ft more cargo, 2 more seats.
- Each wins 4 of 8 measures.
| Measure | 720S | Dawn | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $317,500 | $368,850 | 720S |
| Horsepower | 710 hp | 563 hp | 720S |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | Dawn |
| MPG combined | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | 720S |
| Cargo, max | 7.3 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft | Dawn |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 9.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 36.9 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 41.5 in | N/A |
| Length | 178.9 in | 208.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 80.3 in to 81.1 in | 76.7 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,139 lb to 3,247 lb | 5,644 lb to 5,809 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | Dawn |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8 s tested | 4.7 s tested | 720S |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / unlimited mi | 4 yr / unlimited mi | Dawn |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 720S Spider RWD $315,000 | Dawn RWD $356,500 | $41,500 |
| Dawn RWD $356,500 | 720S Luxury Spider RWD $327,130 | $29,370 |
Cost to run
720S costs $55,007 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 720S | Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $317,500 | $368,850 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,133 | $2,743 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,800 | $16,457 |
| Total, 6 years | $330,300 | $385,307 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 720S wins.
Dawn wins if Space weight is 10 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 720S | 14% |
| MPG | 720S | 22% |
| Power | 720S | 21% |
| Space | Dawn | 30% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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