The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 332,000
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18) Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 332,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘ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 12.7 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 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
76.7
84.6
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
129.7
214.8
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
214.8 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
5203 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.38 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

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
CTEC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
604 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
604 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
620 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
620 lb‑ft
627 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
16 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
353 mi
Range
777 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
353 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
276.6 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).
148.1 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
276.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data