The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 70,000

€ 446,300

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 446,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.5
76.7
83.1
64.8
79.4
87.3
76.7 in
Width
79.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
57.5 in
Height
64.8 in
117.8
202.2
139.8
226.9
202.2 in
Length
226.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
139.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5644 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
1521 lb
26.95 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
D4 (4H)
Generation
RR11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
12-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
563 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
932 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
431 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
272.8 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
272.8 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data