The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 98,900

€ 283,100

€ 98,900
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 Mercedes S 420 CDI long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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
212.6
205.1 in
Length
212.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.11 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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 V-Specification
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
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
593 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
595 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
368 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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).
265.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
265.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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