Compare the2024 Ferrari 296VS 2024 Maserati MC20

Both the 296 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, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The 296 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’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MC20’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 296 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MC20.

The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 198 more horsepower (819 vs. 621) and 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 538) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Ferrari 296 is faster than the Maserati MC20:

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running on electricity gets better mileage than the MC20 (45 city/49 hwy MPGe vs. 15 city/25 hwy).

The 296 can travel with zero emissions for 7 miles. The MC20 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 296’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’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. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The MC20 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The 296 has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the MC20 (17.2 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the 296’s brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:

The 296 stops much shorter than the MC20:

The 296 is 4.1 inches shorter than the MC20, making the 296 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 296 has 13 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MC20 (61 vs. 48).

The 296’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 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 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.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 296 has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The MC20 doesn’t offer cornering lights.