Compare performance (550 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (143,100 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Gran Convertible or Ferrari 296 Roadster?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Maserati Gran Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 143,100 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 252,931 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
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 markedly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Maserati Gran Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers somewhat more torque with 755 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Maserati Gran Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is marginally lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Maserati Gran Convertible carries clearly more – 500 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.
The Maserati Gran Convertible is decisively ahead 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.
The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
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Price
396,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
230 - 235 g/km
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co2
218 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,795 kg
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Curb weight
1,760 kg
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Trunk capacity
172 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,957 mm
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Width
1,958 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 kg
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Payload
220 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
490 - 550 HP
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Power HP
880 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
600 - 650 Nm
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Torque
755 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
361 - 404 kW
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Power kW
648 kW
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Maserati
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Brand
Ferrari
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