The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
€ 97,100
€ 265,300
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 265,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
58.5
76.6
83.9
61
76.7
84.6
76.6 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
58.5 in
Height
61 in
123.1
208.7
129.7
212.6
208.7 in
Length
212.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
14.79 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DDVC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
799 mi
Range
379 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
379 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
257.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
