The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 265,300
 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 265,300

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 10.4 inches shorter and 3.5 inches lower.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
129.7
212.6
202.2 in
Length
212.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6482 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
13.13 %
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
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 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
379 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
379 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
257.7 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data