- Newest year: 2018
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2018 McLaren 540C Coupe MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018 McLaren 540C Coupe at a glance
The 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD at 19 MPG, which costs about $4,290 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2018 (class median $4,290 a year).
What the 2018 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$358
$4,290 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.15
Per 100 miles
$28.60
Five years
$21,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
Same
Class median $4,290 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 McLaren 540C Coupe MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540C Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.8L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,290 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD: $5,120 in California and $3,720 in Texas, a $1,400 difference.
- California $5,120
- Washington $4,810
- New York $4,240
- Florida $3,920
- Texas $3,720
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe get?
EPA rates the 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe at 19 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,290 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,290 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe 100 miles?
About $28.60 per 100 miles for the 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2018 McLaren 540C Coupe compare with other two-seater configurations?
The 540C Coupe 3.8L 8-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,290 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,290, and less than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 82 rated two-seater configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.