Compare the2026 Ferrari 296VS 2025 McLaren Artura

The 296 offers optional Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Artura doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The 296’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Artura.

The 296’s optional blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The Artura doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the 296’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Artura doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The 296 offers optional GPS Response System, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Artura doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

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, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

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 Artura’s 45000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

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 standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 128 more horsepower (819 vs. 691) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 531) than the Artura’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The 296 Speciale’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 177 more horsepower (868 vs. 691) and 26 lbs.-ft. more torque (557 vs. 531) than the Artura’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Ferrari 296 3.0 is faster than the McLaren Artura:

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.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires optional on the 296 can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Artura doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The 296 GTB has a larger trunk than the Artura Coupe (6 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).

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.

The 296’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Artura’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The 296’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The Artura’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

The Ferrari 296 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Artura.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the 296 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The Artura doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

The 296 is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the Artura, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the 296 offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Artura.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the 296 equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Artura, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Ferrari 296 empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ferrari 296 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. Wireless charging costs extra on the Artura.