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Mercedes S-Class vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes S-Class vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

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

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

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 244,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 103 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 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 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries substantially more – 660 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far 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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 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
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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