The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 99,700

€ 283,200

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 283,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
61 in
119.5
200.6
129.7
212.6
200.6 in
Length
212.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.45 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
W221
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
605 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
605 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
20 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
549 mi
Range
322 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
322 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
303.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
303.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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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