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smart #3 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

smart #3 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

smart #3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 306,866 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 440 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 608 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 smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 371 Nm more.

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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: smart #3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

When it comes to payload, the smart #3 carries clearly more – 450 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 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.

£41,991
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smart #3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 455 km
smart #3
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,000 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
384 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
smart
Brand
Ferrari
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