The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 81,400

€ 283,100

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 283,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification.
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
58.2
74.9
84
61
76.7
84.6
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
58.2 in
Height
61 in
120.9
199.7
129.7
212.6
199.7 in
Length
212.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
1069 lb
19.91 %

General
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
F01
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
593 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Performance
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
720 mi
Range
368 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
368 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
265.2 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
265.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data