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| ×2018 McLaren 540C | ×2016 Tesla Model S 70 | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$196,500 | CA$87,300 |
| Fees | N/A | CA$1,300 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$3,699/month | CA$1,643/month |
| Awards | - |  Best electric vehicle of 2016, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2016, Best luxury sedan over $100,000 of 2016 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3,8 l V8 | Electric |
| Power | 533 hp @ 7,500 rpm (397 kW) | 315 hp (235 kW) |
| Torque | 398 lb·ft @ 3,500 – 6,500 rpm (540 N·m) | 325 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (441 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | - | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | - | 70.0 kWh |
| Voltage | - | N/A |
| Charging times | - |
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| Cooling | - | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | - | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Category | Sports Car over $100,000 | Electric, Luxury sedan $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Woking, GB | Fremont, CA, US |
| Generation | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 16.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 580 km | - |
| Electric autonomy | - | 377 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 285 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electronic variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Front tires | P235/35R19 | P245/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P305/30R20 | P245/45R19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm (178″) | 4,970 mm (196″) |
| Width | 2,095 mm (82″) | 2,187 mm (86″) |
| Height | 1,202 mm (47″) | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) | 2,960 mm (117″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) | 1,662 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,583 mm (62″) | 1,700 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 1,438 kg (3,170 lb) | 2,112 kg (4,656 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 5 |
| Trunk | 150 l | 745 l |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) | N/A |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s (manufacturer) | 5.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 320 km/h (199 mph) (manufacturer) | 225 km/h (140 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 32 m (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 76% | 89% |
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