Compare the2025 McLaren ArturaVS 2025 Ferrari 296

The McLaren Artura has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The 296 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Artura has standard tall side airbags which act as a forgiving barrier between the driver and outboard passenger's upper bodies and the window and pillars. Combined with high-strength steel door beams and lower side airbags this system increases head protection in broadside collisions. The 296 doesn't offer side airbag protection for the head.

The Artura’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. The 296 doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The Artura offers an optional 360-degree park assist to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The 296 only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

Both the Artura and the 296 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.

The Artura comes with a full 5-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 296’s 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty expires 2 years sooner.

The Artura’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the 296’s (10 vs. 3 years).

The Artura can travel with zero emissions on electricity, only, on a full charge for 21 miles. The 296 GTB has to start its internal combustion engine after only 8 miles.

The Artura can travel with zero emissions on electricity, only, on a full charge for 21 miles. The 296 GTS has to start its internal combustion engine after only 7 miles.

The Artura has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 296 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Artura has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 296 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Artura’s wheelbase is 1.5 inches longer than on the 296 (103.9 inches vs. 102.4 inches).

The Artura’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (41.9% to 58.1%) than the 296’s (40.5% to 59.5%). This gives the Artura more stable handling and braking.

The Artura Coupe has a larger trunk than the 296 GTB (5.3 vs. 5 cubic feet).

The Artura’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The 296’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

In case of a sudden change of weather, the Artura Convertible has a standard remote convertible top that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. On a hot day the Artura Convertible has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The 296 doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to run to the car, get in, turn the ignition on and raise the top to prevent the interior from being damaged.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Artura detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The 296 doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

The Artura offers optional heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the 296.

The Artura’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The 296 doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Artura offers an optional Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The 296 doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.