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BMW 2 Series vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

BMW 2 Series vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 356,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers moderately more torque with 755 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 2 Series offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series carries considerably more – 400 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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BMW 2 Series
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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