The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
€ 99,700

€ 411,400

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 411,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 73.8 cm shorter, 11.9 cm narrower and 14.7 cm lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
1485
1871
2120
1632
1990
2190
1871 mm
Width
1990 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1485 mm
Height
1632 mm
3035
5096
3570
5834
5096 mm
Length
5834 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
2615 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3050 kg

Weight Difference:
540 kg
21.18 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
W221
Generation
RR1
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
6749 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 bhp
454 bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
720 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
700 NM
720 NM
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
4.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4.69 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
18 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
25 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
549 mi
Range
396 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
396 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 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).
297.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
297.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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