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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 296,225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 94 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 295 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers barely more torque with 755 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes E Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries significantly more – 645 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 420 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Mercedes E Class Wagon
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
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