The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)

€ 74,900
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 283,100
 Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14) Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 283,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 10.3 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
76.7
84.6
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
57.5 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
129.7
212.6
202.2 in
Length
212.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4222 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6482 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1146 lb
21.35 %
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
D4 (4H)
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
593 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.09 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
368 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
368 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
265.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
265.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
526 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data