The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
€ 101,300
€ 265,300
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 265,300
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
58
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 in
Height
61 in
124.6
205.1
129.7
212.6
205.1 in
Length
212.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4376 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
18.48 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 273.961
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 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 6.6 V12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
474 mi
Range
379 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
379 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
