The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 417,600
 Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 417,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.6 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
64.5
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
78.3
86.2
76.7 in
Width
78.3 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.9 in
Height
64.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
140.6
230
207.3 in
Length
230 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6724 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
14.91 %
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CTEC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
280.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data