The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 98,900

€ 332,000

€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 332,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
58
73.7
83.5
61
76.7
84.6
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
58 in
Height
61 in
124.6
205.1
129.7
214.8
205.1 in
Length
214.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5203 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
9.32 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
W221
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
604 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
620 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
620 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
8.61 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
595 mi
Range
353 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
353 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
276.6 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
276.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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