The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost Dawn 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (17 - ..)
€ 140,500

€ 381,900

€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 381,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
55.6
74.8
83
59.1
76.7
84.5
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.5 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
115.9
197.9
122.5
208.1
197.9 in
Length
208.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
122.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5644 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
981 lb
17.38 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
A217
Generation
RR6
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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 278.929
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
593 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
593 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
620 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
620 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
9.52 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
585 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
351 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
278.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
278.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data