The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
€ 85,300

€ 411,400

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 411,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 56.9 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 16.1 cm lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
1471
1949
2111
1632
1990
2190
1949 mm
Width
1990 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1471 mm
Height
1632 mm
3122
5265
3570
5834
5265 mm
Length
5834 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3050 kg

Weight Difference:
540 kg
21.18 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
D4 (4H)
Generation
RR1
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
6749 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
454 bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
720 NM
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
720 NM
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
18 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
25 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
849 mi
Range
396 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
396 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).
297.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
297.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data