The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 265,300
€ 100,100
€ 265,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the Audi S8.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
61
76.7
84.6
56.9
74.6
79.8
76.7 in
Width
74.6 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
61 in
Height
56.9 in
129.7
212.6
115.9
198.9
212.6 in
Length
198.9 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
17.25 %
General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
RR4
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
562 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
575 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
9.55 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
17 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
379 mi
Range
418 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
379 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
257.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
