The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 97,700

€ 305,400

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 305,400
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter and 7.5 inches taller.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
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
136.4
219.3
207.4 in
Length
219.3 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
136.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5501 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
15.03 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 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 EWB 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 EWB 6.6 V12
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
746 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
377 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 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).
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).
259.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
259.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data