Koenigsegg Agera R vs McLaren P1: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Koenigsegg · 2011–2014
Agera R
- Power
- 706 kW960 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.8 s
- Top speed
- 439 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,435 kg

McLaren · 2013–2015
P1
Price from €1,070,000 (2013)
- Power
- 674 kW916 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.8 s
- Top speed
- 350 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,490 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Agera R 2 P1 0
- City Agera R Length: 4,293 mm vs 4,588 mm
- Performance Agera R Power per tonne: 492 kW/t vs 452 kW/t
In plain words
Koenigsegg Agera R has more power: 706 kW (960 PS) against 674 kW (916 PS) for McLaren P1. McLaren P1 is 295 mm longer than Koenigsegg Agera R (4,588 mm vs 4,293 mm). Koenigsegg Agera R is lighter by 55 kg (1,435 kg vs 1,490 kg). Koenigsegg Agera R is the older design (from 2011); McLaren P1 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Koenigsegg Agera R is the pick for city and performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Agera R | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 889 | S · 875 |
| Power | 99 | 97 |
| Grip | 68 | 67 |
| Handling | 76 | 75 |
| Top speed | 100 | 96 |
| Launch | 89 | 89 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Agera RAgera R · petrol · 706 kW (960 PS) 9.31 sat 299 km/h
- 2 P1P1 · hybrid · 674 kW (916 PS) 9.38 sat 297 km/h · +0.07 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Agera R | P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,293 mm169.0 in | 4,588 mm180.6 in +295 mm +11.6 in +6.9% |
| Width | 1,996 mm78.6 in | 1,946 mm76.6 in −50 mm −2.0 in −2.5% |
| Height | 1,120 mm44.1 in | 1,188 mm46.8 in +68 mm +2.7 in +6.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm104.8 in | 2,670 mm105.1 in +8 mm +0.3 in +0.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,435 kg3,164 lb | 1,490 kg3,285 lb +55 kg +121 lb +3.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs Agera R (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Koenigsegg Agera R | McLaren P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Agera R · petrol · 706 kW (960 PS) | P1 · hybrid · 674 kW (916 PS) |
| Production years | 2011–2014 | 2013–2015 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Supercar | No data |
| Country | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 706 kW (960 PS) 947 hp Better | 674 kW (916 PS) 904 hp |
| Power, all versions | 706–838 kW (960–1,139 PS) 947–1,124 hp | 674 kW (916 PS) 904 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft Better | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 439 km/h 273 mph Better | 350 km/h 217 mph |
| Power per tonne | 492 kW/t 599 hp/ton calculated Better | 452 kW/t 550 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | 5,000 cc · 8 cyl 5.0 l | 3,799 cc · 8 cyl 3.8 l |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,293 mm 169.0 in | 4,588 mm 180.6 in |
| Width | 1,996 mm 78.6 in | 1,946 mm 76.6 in |
| Height | 1,120 mm 44.1 in | 1,188 mm 46.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm 104.8 in | 2,670 mm 105.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,435 kg 3,164 lb Better | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 80 l 21.1 gal US | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €1,070,000 (2013) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, 0–100 km/h, Gearbox, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).