The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (09 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 265,300
€ 103,500
€ 265,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
61
76.7
84.6
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
61 in
Height
58.5 in
129.7
212.6
124.6
205.7
212.6 in
Length
205.7 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
17.25 %
General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
RR4
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
562 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
575 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
9.55 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
17 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
379 mi
Range
504 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
379 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
257.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
