Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 McLaren 750S

The 849 Testarossa’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The 750S doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The 849 Testarossa has standard Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The 750S doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The 849 Testarossa has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The 750S doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The 849 Testarossa’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The 750S doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The 849 Testarossa’s 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 750S 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 849 Testarossa’s standard rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The 750S doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The 849 Testarossa’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 750S doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

The 849 Testarossa has standard GPS Response System, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The 750S 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 849 Testarossa and the 750S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 849 Testarossa for 4 years and unlimited miles longer than McLaren pays for maintenance for the 750S (7/unlimited vs. 3/unlimited).

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 296 more horsepower (1036 vs. 740) than the 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The 750S can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 849 Testarossa’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The 750S doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the 750S.

All-wheel drive, available in the 849 Testarossa, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all-wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The McLaren 750S is not available with all-wheel drive.

For better stopping power the 849 Testarossa’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 750S:

	849 Testarossa	750S
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	15.4 inches

For better traction, the 849 Testarossa has larger tires than the 750S (F:265/35R20 & R:325/30R20 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 849 Testarossa has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the 750S.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 849 Testarossa is 1.8 inches wider in the rear than on the 750S.

The 849 Testarossa’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (45% to 55%) than the 750S’ (41.2% to 58.8%). This gives the 849 Testarossa more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the 849 Testarossa’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the 750S’ (38.7 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The 849 Testarossa’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 750S does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard Keyless Open and Start allows you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. Keyless Entry and Start standard on the 750S doesn’t offer a sensor on the trunk.

The 849 Testarossa’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The 750S’ power mirror and cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the 849 Testarossa detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The 750S doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the 849 Testarossa has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The 750S doesn’t offer cornering lights. The 849 Testarossa also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The 849 Testarossa’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 750S has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the 849 Testarossa keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The 750S doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the 849 Testarossa’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The 750S doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the 849 Testarossa has a standard Adaptive CruiseControl, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The 750S doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the 849 Testarossa has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The 750S doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

The 849 Testarossa is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the 750S, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the 849 Testarossa offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the 750S.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the 849 Testarossa equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The 750S, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Ferrari 849 Testarossa empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. The 750S doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.