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Ferrari 296 Roadster vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (396,000 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Roadster or BMW 7 Series?

Ferrari 296 Roadster vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Roadster

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.

BMW 7 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 293,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 65 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

7 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 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 45 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.

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries considerably more – 665 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 445 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series 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.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
Ferrari 296 Roadster
BMW 7 Series

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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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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
396,000 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
218 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
220 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
BMW
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