Compare performance (430 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (147,500 £ vs 396,000 £ ) 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 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 248,514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 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 880 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 450 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 Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 175 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 moderately lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.
The Maserati Quattroporte has the upper hand 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
147,500 £
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Price
396,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 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
252 g/km
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co2
218 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Curb weight
1,760 kg
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,262 mm
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Length
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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
-
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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
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
430 HP
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Power HP
880 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
580 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
316 kW
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Power kW
648 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
2023
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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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