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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Transporter

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 Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 369,052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 429 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 676 HP more horsepower.

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

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 Sprinter Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is slightly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,421 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly superior 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
84 - 150 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
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
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