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McLaren Super Series Coupe vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (257,100 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Coupe or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

McLaren Super Series Coupe vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Super Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

McLaren Super Series Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 257,100 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 138,858 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

296 Roadster

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 slightly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 750 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 2.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 45 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 Super Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Super Series Coupe leads convincingly 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.

£257,142
Super Series Coupe

McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 750 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.2 L/100km
McLaren Super Series Coupe
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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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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McLaren Super Series Coupe
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
257,100 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
210 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,161 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
Plug-in 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
750 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
552 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
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