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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Price
147,500 £
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Price
266,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 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
25 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
252 g/km
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co2
169 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
4
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Curb weight
1,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
5,262 mm
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Length
4,565 mm
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Width
1,948 mm
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Width
1,958 mm
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Height
1,481 mm
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Height
1,191 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
485 kg
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Payload
412 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
430 HP
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Power HP
830 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Max Speed
330 km/h
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Torque
580 Nm
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Torque
740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
316 kW
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Power kW
610 kW
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Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023
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Model Year
2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
Maserati
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Brand
Ferrari
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