Compare the2024 Ferrari 296VS 2024 McLaren Artura

Both the 296 and the Artura have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 296 for 4 years and unlimited miles longer than McLaren pays for maintenance for the Artura (7/unlimited vs. 3/27000).

The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 148 more horsepower (819 vs. 671) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 531) than the Artura’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Ferrari 296 is faster than the McLaren Artura:

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running on electricity gets better mileage than the Artura running on electricity (45 city/49 hwy vs. 37 city/41 hwy MPGe).

The 296 has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The Artura doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

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

The 296 stops much shorter than the Artura:

For better traction, the 296 has larger tires than the Artura (F:245/35R20 & R:305/35R20 vs. F:235/35R19 & R:295/35R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 296 has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the Artura.

The 296’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The Artura doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the 296. The Artura doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

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 Artura does not have an oil pressure 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 Artura 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 McLaren Artura’s Keyless Entry and Lock doesn’t unlock the trunk.

The Ferrari 296 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the McLaren Artura isn’t available as a convertible.