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Mercedes G-Class vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes G-Class vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes G-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 106,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 242,267 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes G-Class uses 8.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 464 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 noticeably more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries significantly more – 715 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 490 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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