The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 283,200

€ 95,600

€ 283,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
61
76.7
84.6
58
73.7
83.5
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
61 in
Height
58 in
129.7
212.6
119.5
200
212.6 in
Length
200 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
5368 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
1091 lb
20.32 %

General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
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
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
605 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
605 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
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
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
9.55 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
20 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
322 mi
Range
478 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
322 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
303.2 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).
221.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
303.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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