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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 307,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers visibly more range – reaching up to 15 km, about 4 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries considerably more – 570 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 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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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
348,900 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
218 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, 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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