The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 265,300
€ 70,000
€ 265,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is 10.3 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
61
76.7
84.6
57.5
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
61 in
Height
57.5 in
129.7
212.6
117.8
202.2
212.6 in
Length
202.2 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
23.21 %
General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
RR4
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
562 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
575 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
9.55 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
17 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
379 mi
Range
932 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
379 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
257.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
