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Ferrari 296 Roadster vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (396,000 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Roadster or Mercedes A Class?

Ferrari 296 Roadster vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 363,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 70 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

A Class

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 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 459 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 255 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: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is visibly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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.

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A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
396,000 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
218 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
220 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ferrari 296 Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Ferrari 296 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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