The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 140,500
€ 465,600
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 465,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
55.6
74.8
83
61.7
78.2
86.1
74.8 in
Width
78.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.1 in
55.6 in
Height
61.7 in
115.9
197.9
130.7
220.9
197.9 in
Length
220.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
130.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5776 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb
Weight Difference:
1113 lb
19.27 %
General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
A217
Generation
RR2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
12.72 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
336 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 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).
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé 6.8 V12
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
