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Maserati Quattroporte vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (430 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (147,500 £ vs 266,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati Quattroporte or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Maserati Quattroporte vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Maserati Quattroporte

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space

Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

Quattroporte

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Maserati Quattroporte is clearly cheaper – starting at 147,500 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 266,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 118,738 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 7.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is moderately faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Maserati Quattroporte tops out at 288 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Quattroporte

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Maserati Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,540 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers significantly more boot space – 530 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 412 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ferrari 296 Roadster holds a solid 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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 830 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 25 km
Maserati Quattroporte
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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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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Maserati Quattroporte
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
147,500 £
Price
266,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
252 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,262 mm
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Height
1,191 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
412 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
430 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
288 km/h
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
580 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
316 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Maserati
Brand
Ferrari
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