Size comparison · drawn to scale
McLaren 720S vs Ferrari 488: size comparison
- Length 488 24 mm0.9 in longer
- Height 488 17 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot 488 60 L2.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The 720S is 24 mm0.9 in shorter and 17 mm0.7 in lower than the 488. Its wheelbase is 20 mm0.8 in longer.
| Dimension | 720S | 488 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,544 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,544 mm | 4,568 mm15 ft 0 in15 ft 0 in4,568 mm | −24 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,952 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,952 mm | - |
| Height | 1,196 mm3 ft 11 in3 ft 11 in1,196 mm | 1,213 mm4 ft 0 in4 ft 0 in1,213 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −1.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +0.8% |
| Boot | 150 L5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft150 L | 210 L7.4 cu ft7.4 cu ft210 L | −60 L−2.1 cu ft −28.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,419 kg3,128 lb3,128 lb1,419 kg | 1,470–1,500 kg3,241–3,307 lb3,241–3,307 lb1,470–1,500 kg | −51 kg−112 lb −3.5% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €237,946 (2017) | from about €212,653 (2015) | +€25,293 +11.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
488
- Single garage
- Tight 932 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 524 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 432 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 274 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the McLaren 720S or the Ferrari 488?
The Ferrari 488 is the bigger car by length. The 720S is 24 mm shorter and 17 mm lower than the 488. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer.
Will the McLaren 720S and the Ferrari 488 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ferrari 488 fits, but it is tight to get out (932 mm to spare in length, 524 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Ferrari 488: 210 L against 150 L in the McLaren 720S (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.