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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 307,474 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 690 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 919 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus 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 £41,400
Sprinter Bus

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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 Sprinter Bus
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

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