Compare the2025 McLaren GTSVS 2024 Ferrari 812

The McLaren GTS has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The 812 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the McLaren GTS and the 812 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 front and rear parking sensors.

The McLaren GTS’ corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the 812’s (10 vs. 3 years).

The battery on the McLaren GTS is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the McLaren GTS’ battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The 812’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

The McLaren GTS’ 295/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 812’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the McLaren GTS has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the 812.

For better maneuverability, the McLaren GTS’ turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the 812’s (39.7 feet vs. 41.1 feet).

The McLaren GTS may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 pounds less than the Ferrari 812.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional in the 812, the McLaren GTS offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The McLaren GTS’ front power windows open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The 812’s front passenger window doesn’t close automatically.

The McLaren GTS’ standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The 812’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

If the windows are left open on the McLaren GTS 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 812 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The McLaren GTS’ standard Keyless Entry and Lock allow you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Start standard on the 812 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the car.

Both the McLaren GTS and Ferrari 812 offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The McLaren GTS offers optional power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the 812’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The McLaren GTS’ standard separate stalk mounted cruise control on/off switch is conveniently located with the rest of the cruise controls. The 812’s standard cruise control must be turned on with a hard to find switch on the dashboard.