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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Mercedes AMG GT?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Coupe

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.

Mercedes AMG GT is substantially cheaper – starting at 102,500 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 246,353 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 15 km, about 4 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 Coupe offers very slightly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 2.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is barely lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ferrari 296 Coupe carries barely more – 225 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
348,900 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
218 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ferrari 296 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

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

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