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BYD Tang vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

BYD Tang vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Tang is considerably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 331,715 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 515 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

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 substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers barely more torque with 755 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries clearly more – 575 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is far ahead overall 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
BYD Tang
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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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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BYD Tang
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Ferrari
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