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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or McLaren GT Series?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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.

McLaren GT Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 175,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 173,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

GT Series

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 clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers moderately more torque with 755 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is barely lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series holds a slight edge 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.9 L/100km
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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
348,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
218 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
McLaren
Is the Ferrari 296 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ferrari 296 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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