Compare the2022 Maserati MC20VS 2020 McLaren 600LT

The MC20’s optional blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The 600LT doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the MC20’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The 600LT doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

The MC20 has standard Maserati Connect, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The 600LT doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the MC20 and the 600LT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Maserati MC20 weighs 518 to 624 pounds more than the McLaren 600LT. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts. Crosswinds also affect lighter cars more.

The MC20 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 600LT’s 3-year basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

There are almost 5 times as many Maserati dealers as there are McLaren dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the MC20’s warranty.

The MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6 produces 29 more horsepower (621 vs. 592) and 81 lbs.-ft. more torque (538 vs. 457) than the 600LT’s 3.8 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the MC20 gets better fuel mileage than the 600LT (15 city/25 hwy vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Maserati MC20, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the 600LT.

For better traction, the MC20 has larger tires than the 600LT (F:245/35R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:225/35R19 & R:285/35R20).

The MC20’s 305/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 600LT’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the MC20 has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the 600LT.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the MC20’s wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer than on the 600LT (106.3 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the MC20 is .1 inches wider in the front and 2.3 inches wider in the rear than on the 600LT.

For better maneuverability, the MC20’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the 600LT’s (38.7 feet vs. 41 feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the MC20. The 600LT doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The MC20 has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The 600LT doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The MC20’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the 600LT.

If the windows are left open on the MC20 the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 600LT can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the MC20 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The 600LT doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

The MC20’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The 600LT has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the MC20 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The 600LT doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

With standard voice command, the MC20 offers the driver hands free control of the radio, climate controls and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The 600LT doesn’t offer a voice control system.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Maserati MC20 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 600LT doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.