Petrol · 2017
McLaren 540C
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the McLaren 540C. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 10.7 L/100km: 26 mpg UK, 22 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 10.7 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 26 mpg
- US mpg
- 22 mpg
- Seats
- 2
What a 540C costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $31.46 per 100 km | $3,460 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $25.79 per 100 km | $2,862 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £30.03 per 100 miles | £2,102 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.80 per 100 miles | $2,673 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
McLaren 540C questions
What is the fuel consumption of the McLaren 540C?
The 2017 McLaren 540C uses 10.7 L/100km by its official figures: 26 mpg in UK gallons and 22 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a McLaren 540C cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,460 in New Zealand, $2,862 in Australia, £2,102 in United Kingdom, $2,673 in United States.
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What will a drive in your 540C cost?
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