DecodedCarsMcLaren Automotive MP4-12C Coupe
2 model years from 2012 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2014
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2014 MP4-12C Coupe in brief
The 2014 McLaren Automotive MP4-12C Coupe is a two seaters offered with a 3.8L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 13% worse than the 2014 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The McLaren Automotive MP4-12C Coupe has 2 model years in our data, from 2012 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
2014 MP4-12C Coupe pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 13% below the 2014 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2014 MP4-12C Coupe
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Aston Martin Vantage | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 McLaren Automotive P1 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or McLaren Automotive. How we calculate this →