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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Maserati Ghibli?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Coupe

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.

Maserati Ghibli is significantly cheaper – starting at 88,800 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 260,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli uses 8.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 450 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries significantly more – 577 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 352 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is clearly superior 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.

from £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Ferrari 296 Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
348,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
218 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
755 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Maserati
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