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McLaren GT Series vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

McLaren GT Series vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GT Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

McLaren GT Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 175,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 220,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the McLaren GT Series takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers moderately more torque with 755 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is somewhat lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series is clearly ahead overall 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.9 L/100km
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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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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

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
630 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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