The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
€ 100,100
€ 265,300
€ 100,100
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 S8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
56.9
74.6
79.8
61
76.7
84.6
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
56.9 in
Height
61 in
115.9
198.9
129.7
212.6
198.9 in
Length
212.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
17.25 %
General
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
D3 (4E)
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BSM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
418 mi
Range
379 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
379 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S8
253.8 kWh
257.7 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
