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Mercedes-Benz S Class vs Ferrari 296 GTB

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz S Class or Ferrari 296 GTB? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S Class and 296 GTB. Mercedes-Benz S Class Price starts at Rs.1.79 Cr (ex-showroom) for S 350d Diesel AT and Ferrari 296 GTB Price starts at Rs.5.40 Cr (ex-showroom) for V6. Mercedes-Benz S Class is L6 cylinder, 2925 cc Engine can generate 282.08 bhp @ 3400 - 4600 rpm power whereas Ferrari 296 GTB is a 8 cylinder, 3990 cc Engine can generate 769.31 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S Class provides a mileage of 13.5 kmpl (base model), and 296 GTB has a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model).

S Class vs 296 GTB

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz S ClassFerrari 296 GTB
PriceRs.1.79 CrRs.5.40 Cr
Engine Capacity2925 cc3990 cc
Power282.08 bhp @ 3400 - 4600 rpm769.31 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range13.5 kmpl16 kmpl
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Mercedes-Benz S Class S 350d Diesel AT car
S 350d Diesel AT
Rs. 1.79 Cr
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Ferrari 296 GTB V6 car
V6
Rs. 5.40 Cr
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.12 Cr
Price Breakup
6.40 Cr
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.0
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
550 Litres
74 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
2925 cc
3990 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
282.08 bhp @ 3400 - 4600 rpm
769.31 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Colors
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Airmatic Suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension
Airmatic Suspension
independent&multi-link(Adaptive Dampers)
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
275/40 R18
175/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
275/40 R18
175/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
12.7 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/45 R18
275/35 R20
Wheels Size
R19
R20

Instrumentation

Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
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Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
12.8
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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6+
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
8 Years/Unlimited Kms
5 years/unlimited kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
2925 cc
3990 cc
Engine Type
OM 656 Engine
V8-90?-turbo
No. of Cylinders
L6
8
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
9
8
Power
282.08 bhp @ 3400 - 4600 rpm
769.31 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque
600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
800 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Battery Capacity
1.2 kwh
7.9 kwh
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
(RWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
340 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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AC
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Nappa Leather
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Drive Modes
5
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Keyless Entry
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Parking Assist
Active with Parktronic
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Parking Sensors
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Electronically Adjustable Seats
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Glove Box Cooling
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Safety

Airbags
10
4
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Hill Assist
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360 degree camera
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5289 mm
4710 mm
Width
1954 mm
1972 mm
Height
1503 mm
1186 mm
Wheelbase
3216 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance
96 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
4
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres
68 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 Litres
4.5 Litres
Boot Space
550 Litres
74 Litres
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
1570 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Coupe

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It has an ultra-luxurious cabin with everything of soft-touch material.
  • It comes equipped with next-level technology for safety, features.
  • Both the engines on offer are very powerful in the segment.
  • Gets gesture controls for operations of gates and another system.
  • Has one of the largest touchscreen infotainment systems.
Cons
  • Some switchgear quality could have been improved.
  • The cabin might feel overdone with the play of colors.
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz S Class and Ferrari 296 GTB

Safety

S Class comes loaded with Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, ADAS. 296 GTB has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, ADAS.

Body

S Class has doors and seats. It is an with 550 Litres boot space, 70 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 96 mm. It is 1954 mm wide, 1503 mm high and 5289 mm long. It has 1995 kg kerb weight and 3216 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 296 GTB is an with doors and seats ,68 Litres fuel tank capacity, 74 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1186 mm height, 4710 mm length, 1972 mm width, and 1570 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mercedes-Benz S Class comes with (RWD) and 9 Automatic transmission. And 296 GTB comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

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Mercedes-Benz S Class and Ferrari 296 GTB Owner Reviews

  • S Class Review
  • 296 GTB Review
    • S
      Sushant
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      This car look amaizng. Good interior, comfortable seat, relaxing driving.
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    • AA
      Amit Agarwal
      3 Year ago
      3.0
      Fabulous drive Great power, good torque Outstanding interior, and the rear left seat is great.
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    • US
      Ujaar Singh
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      This comes with space, comfort and refinement, along with the latest in safety and technology.
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    • DD
      Deepak Dhojia
      3 Year ago
      3.6
      The best part is about deliver of the car as it is no more a CBU unit as it is now locally assembled in india.
      Likes (1)
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      Mallikarjun
      3 Year ago
      3.6
      As this car has less Ground clearance so its a challenging in Urban areas.
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