The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 99,400
€ 486,700
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 486,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 39.5 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12.
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
58
73.7
83.5
64.3
78.3
86.2
73.7 in
Width
78.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
58 in
Height
64.3 in
119.5
200
150.4
239.5
200 in
Length
239.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
150.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5886 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6989 lb
Weight Difference:
1455 lb
24.72 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
W221
Generation
RR1
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
21 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
462 mi
Range
393 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
393 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
299.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
612 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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