Ferrari 296 GTB vs McLaren 720S

CarWale brings you comparison of Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren 720S. The Ferrari 296 GTB price is Rs. 5.11 Crore and McLaren 720S price is Rs. 4.40 Crore. The Ferrari 296 GTB is available in 2992 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and McLaren 720S is available in 3994 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 720S provides the mileage of 8.2 kmpl.

296 GTB 3.0 Petrol vs 720S Coupe Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	296 GTB	720S
Price	Rs. 5.11 Crore	Rs. 4.40 Crore
Engine Capacity	2992 cc	3994 cc
Power	645 bhp	711 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Ferrari 296 GTB

3.0 Petrol

Rs. 5.11 Crore

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McLaren 720S

Coupe

Rs. 4.40 Crore

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Ferrari 296 GTB

3.0 Petrol

McLaren 720S

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2992 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3994 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		M840T
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery	7.45 kWh	Not Applicable
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	809 bhp, 741 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	645 bhp @ 7000 rpm	711 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	740 Nm @ 6250 rpm	770 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		341
Mileage		ARAI: 8.2 kmpl \| User Reported: 9.35 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	25	590
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone	Adaptive Damping Proactive Chassis Comfort Control II
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link	Adaptive Damping Proactive Chassis Comfort Control II
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.2
Front Tyres	245 / 35 R20	245 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	305 / 35 R20	305 / 30 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front Glovebox Lamp,	Front Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Differential	Limited slip	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Scuff Plates	Optional
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats	Optional
Interior	Dual Tone (Tortora / Black, Charcoal / Black, Carta Da Zucchero / Black, Blu Medio / Black, Blu Sterling / Black, Nero / Black, Terra Bruciata / Black, Iroko / Black, Cioccolato / Black, Bordeaux / Black, Rosso Ferrari / Black, Cuoio / Black, Beige Tradizione / Black, Sabbia / Black, Crema / Black)	Dual Tone (Tortora / Black, Charcoal / Black, Carta Da Zucchero / Black, Blu Medio / Black, Blu Sterling / Black, Nero / Black, Terra Bruciata / Black, Iroko / Black, Cioccolato / Black, Bordeaux / Black, Rosso Ferrari / Black, Cuoio / Black, Beige Tradizione / Black, Sabbia / Black, Crema / Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front	Front
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Giallo Modena	Aurora Blue
	Rosso Scuderia	McLaren Orange
	Grigio Titanio Metallizzato	Onyx Black
		Silica White
		Storm Grey
		Vermillion Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

21 Ratings

4.6/5

27 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Valuable car

This car is very good. Must buy. Recommended to everyone. A nice and beautiful car in this segment. I love this car. You will also love this car. Valuable and Value for money.

Lifechanger

Nice car .. best experience.. I am very happy with this is my dream car. Good looking. Acceleration 2.9 seconds.. wow ..O my god this is amazing. My maximum speed in this car is 303 Km/h ..

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296 GTB comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4565 mm * 1958 mm * 1187 mm	4543 mm * 2059 mm * 1196 mm
Ground Clearance		107 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2670
Kerb Weight (kg)	1470	1419

Seating Capacity	2 Seats and 1 Rows	2 Seats and 1 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	2
Bootspace		210 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65	72

Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock