The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 332,000
 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18) Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 332,000

ⓘ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. The Audi A8 4.2 TDI is 32.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 9 cm lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1550
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
1948
2148
1949 mm
Width
1948 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2148 mm
1460 mm
Height
1550 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
2992
5135
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
3295
5457
5135 mm
Length
5457 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2360 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2940 kg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
10.38 %
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
D4 (4H)
Generation
RR4
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
6592 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
604 bhp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
840 NM
at 1650 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
850 NM
840 NM
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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

▶ REPLAY
5.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.91 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
5.57 kg/bhp
3.91 kg/bhp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
19 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
353 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
353 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).
276.6 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
276.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data