The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 265,300
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 265,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI
61
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
76.7
84.6
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
129.7
212.6
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
15 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
RR4
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
562 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
575 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
9.55 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
17 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
379 mi
Range
756 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
379 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
257.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data