Both the 296 GTB and the MC20 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.
Compare the2022 Ferrari 296 GTBVS 2023 Maserati MC20


Safety
Warranty
The 296 GTB comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The MC20’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.
The 296 GTB’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MC20’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 296 GTB for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MC20.
Engine
The 296 GTB’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 198 more horsepower (819 vs. 621) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the 296 GTB running on electricity gets better mileage than the MC20 (45 city/49 hwy MPGe vs. 15 city/25 hwy).
The 296 GTB can travel with zero emissions for 8 miles. The MC20 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.
Regenerative brakes improve the 296 GTB’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The MC20 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 296 GTB’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The MC20 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the 296 GTB’s brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:
|
296 GTB |
MC20 |
MC20 CCB |
Front Rotors |
15.7 inches |
15 inches |
15.5 inches |
Rear Rotors |
14.2 inches |
13.8 inches |
14.7 inches |
Chassis
The 296 GTB is 4.1 inches shorter than the MC20, making the 296 GTB easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Passenger Space
The 296 GTB has 13 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MC20 (61 vs. 48).
Ergonomics
The 296 GTB’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The MC20 has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.
The 296 GTB has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and tachometer readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The MC20 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.
Keyless Entry and Ignition standard on the 296 GTB allows you to unlock the driver’s door, trunk and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Maserati MC20’s Extended Keyless Go doesn’t unlock the trunk.