Compare the2024 McLaren 750SVS 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster

The 750S offers an optional 360 Degree Park Assist to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The 718 Boxster only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the 750S and the 718 Boxster have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.

The 750S comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 718 Boxster’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

McLaren pays for scheduled maintenance on the 750S for 2 years and unlimited miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the 718 Boxster (3/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).

The 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 440 more horsepower (740 vs. 300) and 310 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 280) than the 718 Boxster’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 390 more horsepower (740 vs. 350) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 309) than the 718 Boxster S’ standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 346 more horsepower (740 vs. 394) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 309) than the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0’s standard 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder. The 750S’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 247 more horsepower (740 vs. 493) and 259 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 331) than the 718 Spyder RS’ standard 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder.

The 750S has 4.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Boxster’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 14.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The 750S has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Boxster’s optional fuel tank (19 vs. 16.9 gallons).

The McLaren 750S comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the 718 Boxster.

For better stopping power the 750S’ standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 718 Boxster:

The 750S has standard air brakes, which adjust the Spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the 750S has larger tires than the 718 Boxster (F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:235/45R18 & R:265/45R18).

The 750S’ 245/35R19 front and 305/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 718 Boxster’s standard 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 750S has standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 718 Boxster.

The 750S has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 750S’ wheelbase is 7.7 inches longer than on the 718 Boxster (105.1 inches vs. 97.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 750S is 6.1 inches wider in the front and 3.7 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 718 Boxster.

The 750S’ standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

If the windows are left open on the 750S the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 718 Boxster can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The 750S’ LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the 718 Boxster’s standard xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.