The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 85,300

€ 486,700

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 486,700
ⓘ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 substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 32.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
57.9
76.7
83.1
64.3
78.3
86.2
76.7 in
Width
78.3 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.9 in
Height
64.3 in
122.9
207.3
150.4
239.5
207.3 in
Length
239.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
150.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5886 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6989 lb

Weight Difference:
1455 lb
24.72 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
D4 (4H)
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CTBA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
31 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
849 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
393 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 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).
299.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
299.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
612 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data