Compare the2023 Ferrari 812VS 2023 McLaren Artura

Both the 812 and the Artura 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 available rearview cameras.

The 812 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Artura’s 45000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 812 for 4 years and -27000 miles longer than McLaren pays for maintenance for the Artura (7/unlimited vs. 3/27000).

The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 118 more horsepower (789 vs. 671) than the Artura’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

The 812 has 6.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Artura (24.3 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the 812’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Artura:

For better traction, the 812 has larger tires than the Artura (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:235/35R19 & R:295/35R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 812 has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the Artura.

The 812 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Artura; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 812’s wheelbase is 3.2 inches longer than on the Artura (107.1 inches vs. 103.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 812 is .8 inches wider in the front and 1.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Artura.

The 812’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (47% to 53%) than the Artura’s (42% to 58%). This gives the 812 more stable handling and braking.

The 812’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The Artura doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the 812. The Artura doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The 812’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Artura does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 812 has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Artura doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The 812’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The Artura’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the 812 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The Artura doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.