The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 107,300

€ 305,400

€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 305,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 long is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12.
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 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
124.6
205.7
136.4
219.3
205.7 in
Length
219.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
136.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5501 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
16.83 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
W221
Generation
RR4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
495 mi
Range
377 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
377 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
214 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).
259.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
214 kWh
259.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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