The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 283,200
 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..) Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 283,200

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter and 7.5 inches taller.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)
129.7
212.6
207.4 in
Length
212.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6482 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
12.93 %
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 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 L 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)
CDSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
605 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
605 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
20 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
322 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
322 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
303.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
303.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data