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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 354,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 15 km, about 4 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries substantially more – 570 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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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
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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