The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 87,500

€ 283,100

€ 87,500
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 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification.
Mercedes S 450
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
119.5
200
129.7
212.6
200 in
Length
212.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.45 %

General
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
W221
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
593 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
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13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
482 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
368 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
265.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
265.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
526 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 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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