The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 81,700

€ 283,100

€ 81,700
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 L 3.0 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 7.5 inches taller.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
68.5
76.7
83.1
61
76.7
84.6
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
68.5 in
Height
61 in
122.9
207.4
129.7
212.6
207.4 in
Length
212.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4332 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
19.3 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
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 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
861 mi
Range
368 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
368 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
265.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data