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BMW X4 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

BMW X4 vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

BMW X4

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 344,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 370 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 X4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers only slightly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 is decisively ahead 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
BMW X4
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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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 X4
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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